Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
219529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 79: 83 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218858

Common Names

  • Ixora Patens
  • Spreading Ixora
  • West Indian Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Ixora micrantha Ridl. [illegitimate]

Description

Ixora patens (also called Spreading 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 patens 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

The flower of Ixora patens is blue with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and thick.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora patens is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Ixora patens prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.

Where to Find Ixora patens

Ixora patens is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Ixora patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora patens?

Ixora patens

What is the common name of Ixora patens?

Spreading Ixora

What is the native range of Ixora patens?

India 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,

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