Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kjellbergii
ID:
219276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 305 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218605

Common Names

  • Ixora Kjellbergii
  • Kjellbergii Ixora
  • Kjellbergii's Ixora

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Description

Ixora kjellbergii (also called Kjellberg's Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii

Ixora kjellbergii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ixora kjellbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora kjellbergii?

Ixora kjellbergii

What is the common name of Ixora kjellbergii?

Ixora

What type of plant is Ixora kjellbergii?

Evergreen shrub

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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