Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korthalsiana
ID:
219281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 46: 149 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218610

Common Names

  • Ixora Korthalsiana
  • Korthalsiana Ixora
  • Korthalsiana's Ixora

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Synonyms

  • Ixora korthalsiana Boerl. [illegitimate]
  • Ixora planifolia Bremek. [valid]
  • Ixora singalang Kuntze [valid]
  • Pavetta calycina Korth. [valid]
  • Pavetta korthalsiana Miq. [valid]
  • Tarenna calycina (Korth.) Bremek. [valid]

Description

Ixora korthalsiana (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 Malaysia. It is an evergreen shrub typically growing to 3-4 m tall, with glossy, leathery leaves and clusters of bright red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora korthalsiana 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 korthalsiana 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 korthalsiana 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 korthalsiana

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

Ixora korthalsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora korthalsiana?

Ixora korthalsiana

What is the common name of Ixora korthalsiana?

Ixora

What type of plant is Ixora korthalsiana?

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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