Ixora orohenensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nadeaud
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 11: 106 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218827
Common Names
- Ixora Orohenensis
- Orohenensis Ixora
- Orohenensis Flame
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora orohenensis (also called Orohena 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 orohenensis is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a privacy screen. The flowers of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ixora orohenensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora orohenensis 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 orohenensis
Ixora orohenensis is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Ixora orohenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora orohenensis?
Ixora orohenensis
What is the common name of Ixora orohenensis?
Orohenensis Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora orohenensis?
It is native to the Solomon Islands.
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-103834: Based on the initial data import
Jean Nadeaud (1834-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadeaud' in the authors string.