Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
notoniana
ID:
219474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 571 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218803

Common Names

  • Ixora Notoniana
  • Notoniana Ixora
  • Notoniana Flame

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Synonyms

  • Ixora grandiflora Schltdl. ex Hook.f. [valid]
  • Ixora saulierei Gamble [valid]
  • Ixora sivarajiana Pradeep [valid]
  • Ixora wightiana Wall. [invalid]

Description

Ixora notoniana (also called 'Notoniana Ixora' and 'Notoniana Flame', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with evergreen leaves and white, pink, or red flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora notoniana 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 flower of Ixora notoniana is red in color and has a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora notoniana 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 notoniana

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

Ixora notoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora notoniana?

Ixora notoniana

What type of plant is Ixora notoniana?

Ixora notoniana is a shrub.

What is the natural habitat of Ixora notoniana?

Ixora notoniana is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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-103811: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.