Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ledermannii
ID:
219314

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 422 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218643

Common Names

  • Ixora ledermannii
  • Ledermannii Ixora
  • Ixora

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Description

Ixora ledermannii (also called Ledermann's Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has glossy green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora ledermannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora ledermannii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora ledermannii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ixora ledermannii

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

Ixora ledermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora ledermannii?

Ixora ledermannii

What is the common name of Ixora ledermannii?

Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora ledermannii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103660: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.