Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
219512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 46: 149 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218841

Common Names

  • Ixora Paludosa
  • Swamp Ixora
  • Jungle Geranium

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Synonyms

  • Ixora teysmannii (Hassk.) Bremek. [valid]
  • Pavetta paludosa Blume [valid]
  • Pavetta paludosa major Miq. [valid]

Description

Ixora paludosa (also called Marsh Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora paludosa 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 paludosa 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 paludosa is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-3.9°C). Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ixora paludosa

Ixora paludosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ixora paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora paludosa?

Ixora paludosa

What is the common name of Ixora paludosa?

Paludosa Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora paludosa?

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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