Ixora kinabaluensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 178 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218601
Common Names
- Ixora Kinabaluensis
- Kinabaluensis Ixora
- Kinabaluensis's Ixora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora kinabaluensis (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 yellow and white and bloom in clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora kinabaluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixora kinabaluensis is a small, star-shaped flower with five petals, usually white or pink in color. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora kinabaluensis can be propagated through stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ixora kinabaluensis
Ixora kinabaluensis can be found in Borneo.
Ixora kinabaluensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora kinabaluensis?
Ixora kinabaluensis
What is the common name of Ixora kinabaluensis?
Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora kinabaluensis?
Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia
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-103622: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.