Ixora nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Robbr. & Lejoly
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 52: 487 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218774
Common Names
- Ixora nana
- Dwarf Ixora
- Nana Ixora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora nana (also called Dwarf Ixora, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 1.5 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 nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ixora nana are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora nana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the branches and planting them in a potting mix. It is best to take the cuttings in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Ixora nana
Ixora nana can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.
Ixora nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora nana?
Ixora nana
What is the common name of Ixora nana?
Dwarf Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora nana?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103781: Based on the initial data import
Jean Lejoly (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lejoly' in the authors string.
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.