Ixora liberiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Block
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 9: 122 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218651
Common Names
- Ixora liberiensis
- Liberiensis Ixora
- Ixora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora liberiensis (also called Liberian Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Liberia and typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has glossy green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora liberiensis 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 liberiensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora liberiensis is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Liberia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Ixora liberiensis
Ixora liberiensis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ixora liberiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora liberiensis?
Ixora liberiensis
What is the common name of Ixora liberiensis?
Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora liberiensis?
Tropical forests of Liberia
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-103668: Based on the initial data import
Petra De Block: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Block' in the authors string.