Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
narcissodora
ID:
219447

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 356 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218776

Common Names

  • Ixora narcissodora
  • Narcissus-scented Ixora
  • Narcissus-scented Jungle Flame

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Synonyms

  • Ixora stolzii K.Krause [valid]

Description

Ixora narcissodora (also called Narcissus-scented Ixora, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 3 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 narcissodora 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 narcissodora are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora narcissodora is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ixora narcissodora

Ixora narcissodora can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Ixora narcissodora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora narcissodora?

Ixora narcissodora

What is the common name of Ixora narcissodora?

Narcissus-scented Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora narcissodora?

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,

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