Ixora lucida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br. ex Wall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 148 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218680
Common Names
- Ixora
- West Indian Jasmine
- Flame of the Woods
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- Ixora ebarbata Craib [valid]
- Ixora straminea Craib [valid]
- Ixora lucida densipila Craib [valid]
Description
Ixora lucida (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 lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for hedges and screens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixora lucida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora lucida is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India 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 lucida
Ixora lucida is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Ixora lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora lucida?
Ixora lucida
What is the family of Ixora lucida?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Ixora lucida?
Bright Ixora
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-103694: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.