Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
1302755

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Block

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 147: 249 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315209

Common Names

  • Pallens Ixora
  • Pallens Jungle-geranium
  • Pallens Ixora

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Description

Ixora pallens (also called pale ixora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has oval-shaped, dark green leaves. It grows in humid forests and is often found in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it contains compounds with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ixora pallens flower is a bright pink, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora pallens is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It has a spreading habit and is suitable for use as a ground cover or in a rock garden. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ixora pallens

Ixora pallens is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America.

Ixora pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora pallens?

Ixora pallens

What is the natural habitat of Ixora pallens?

Dry deciduous forests and scrublands

What is the flowering period of Ixora pallens?

April to May

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

Petra De Block: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Block' in the authors string.