Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosostyla
ID:
1305008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Di Maio & Peixoto

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 418 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317462


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Description

Ixora pilosostyla (also called Ixora pilosostyla, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and can grow up to 1 cm in length. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora pilosostyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora pilosostyla has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora pilosostyla is a species of shrub found in Brazil. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Ixora pilosostyla

Ixora pilosostyla can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Ixora pilosostyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora pilosostyla?

Ixora pilosostyla

What is the family of Ixora pilosostyla?

Rubiaceae

Where is Ixora pilosostyla found?

Brazil

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

Ariane Luna Peixoto (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peixoto' in the authors string.
Fernando Régis Di Maio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Di Maio' in the authors string.