Ixora hartiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Block
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 9: 106 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218529
Common Names
- Hartiana Ixora
- Hartiana Flame of the Woods
- Hartiana Jungle Flame
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora hartiana (also called 'Flamingo Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora hartiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixora hartiana is a cluster of large, tubular pink flowers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora hartiana is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–7 ft). It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ixora hartiana
Ixora hartiana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions in its native range.
Ixora hartiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora hartiana?
Ixora hartiana
What is the common name of Ixora hartiana?
Hart's Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora hartiana?
Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103555: Based on the initial data import
Petra De Block: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Block' in the authors string.