Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inexpecta
ID:
219235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 276 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218564

Common Names

  • Inexpecta Ixora
  • Inexpecta Flame of the Woods
  • Inexpecta Jungle Flame

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Description

Ixora inexpecta (also called Unexpected ixora, 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 grows in tropical and subtropical climates in lowland forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora inexpecta 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 inexpecta is a bright red, tubular shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora inexpecta is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Ixora inexpecta

Ixora inexpecta can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Ixora inexpecta FAQ

What is the common name of Ixora inexpecta?

Unexpected Ixora

What is the scientific name of Unexpected Ixora?

Ixora inexpecta

What is the family of Ixora inexpecta?

Rubiaceae

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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