Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Novon 26(4): 335. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005078
Common Names
- Ixora guillenii
- Guillenii Ixora
- Ixora
Description
Ixora guillenii (also called Guillen's Ixora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Venezuela. It grows up to 3 m tall and has ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in evergreen forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora guillenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixora guillenii has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. The flowers are followed by small, round, red seed capsules that contain small, black, oval seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are slightly toothed and have a glossy sheen.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora guillenii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Ixora guillenii
Ixora guillenii is native to tropical America and is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It is also found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Ixora guillenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora guillenii?
Ixora guillenii
What is the common name of Ixora guillenii?
Guillenii Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora guillenii?
It is native to Colombia
Species in the Ixora genus
Ixora accedens,
Ixora aciculiflora,
Ixora acuminatissima,
Ixora acuticauda,
Ixora aegialodes,
Ixora agasthyamalayana,
Ixora aggregata,
Ixora agostiniana,
Ixora ackeringae,
Ixora alba,
Ixora albersii,
Ixora aluminicola,
Ixora amapaensis,
Ixora amherstiensis,
Ixora amplexicaulis,
Ixora amplexifolia,
Ixora amplifolia,
Ixora andamanensis,
Ixora aneimenodesma,
Ixora aneityensis,
Ixora angustilimba,
Ixora archboldii,
Ixora arestantha,
Ixora asme,
Ixora athroantha,
Ixora auricularis,
Ixora auriculata,
Ixora aurorea,
Ixora backeri,
Ixora bahiensis,
Ixora baileyana,
Ixora balansae,
Ixora baldwinii,
Ixora balinensis,
Ixora bancana,
Ixora banjoana,
Ixora barbata,
Ixora barberae,
Ixora bartlingii,
Ixora batesii,
Ixora batuensis,
Ixora bauchiensis,
Ixora beckleri,
Ixora beddomei,
Ixora bemangidiensis,
Ixora betongensis,
Ixora bibracteata,
Ixora biflora,
Ixora birmahica,
Ixora blumei,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,