Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
219503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 75: 170 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218832

Common Names

  • Ixora Ovalifolia
  • Oval-Leaved Ixora
  • Oval-Leaved Flame

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Description

Ixora ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaved 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 ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora ovalifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia

Ixora ovalifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ixora ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora ovalifolia?

Ixora ovalifolia

What is the common name of Ixora ovalifolia?

Ovalifolia Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora ovalifolia?

It is native to India.

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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