Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 335 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218760
Common Names
- Ixora moszkowskii
- Moszkowski's Ixora
- Moszkowski's Jungle Flame
Description
Ixora moszkowskii (also called Moszkowski's Ixora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 2 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, scrub and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora moszkowskii 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 flowers of Ixora moszkowskii are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora moszkowskii is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept warm until germination.
Where to Find Ixora moszkowskii
Ixora moszkowskii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
Ixora moszkowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora moszkowskii?
Ixora moszkowskii
What is the common name of Ixora moszkowskii?
Moszkowski's Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora moszkowskii?
Tropical forests and scrublands
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,