Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
1302724

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Block

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 147: 245 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315178

Common Names

  • Ixora Longipedicellata
  • Longipedicellata Ixora
  • Longipedicellata Flower

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Description

Ixora longipedicellata (also called 'Long-stalked Ixora', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a smooth texture. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixora longipedicellata is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with four lobes. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora longipedicellata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Ixora longipedicellata

Ixora longipedicellata can be found in Madagascar.

Ixora longipedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora longipedicellata?

Ixora longipedicellata

What is the common name of Ixora longipedicellata?

Long-stalked Ixora

Where is Ixora longipedicellata found?

It is found in Madagascar

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

Petra De Block: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Block' in the authors string.