Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
himantophylla
ID:
219212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 16: 277 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218541

Common Names

  • Himantophylla Ixora
  • Himantophylla Flame of the Woods
  • Himantophylla Jungle Flame

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Description

Ixora himantophylla (also called Jungle Flame, Jungle Geranium, and Jungle Poinsettia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is an evergreen shrub which can grow up to 2 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. Its flowers are white and pink and bloom in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora himantophylla 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 himantophylla is a cluster of large, tubular yellow flowers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora himantophylla 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 himantophylla

Ixora himantophylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions in its native range.

Ixora himantophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora himantophylla?

Ixora himantophylla

What is the common name of Ixora himantophylla?

Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora himantophylla?

Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

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