Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mekongensis
ID:
219395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 320 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218724

Common Names

  • Ixora
  • West Indian Jasmine
  • Flamingo Flower

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Description

Ixora mekongensis (also called 'Mekong Ixora' and 'Tahitian Ixora', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Cambodia and Laos. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, bright red flowers. It prefers to grow in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora mekongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for landscaping. It can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixora mekongensis is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora mekongensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Ixora mekongensis

Ixora mekongensis is native to Laos and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Ixora mekongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora mekongensis?

Ixora mekongensis

What is the common name of Ixora mekongensis?

Mekong Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora mekongensis?

Tropical forests in 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,