Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praestans
ID:
219564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 16: 277 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218893

Common Names

  • Ixora
  • West Indian Jasmine
  • Jungle Geranium

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Description

Ixora praestans (also called 'Elegant Ixora', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in forests, shrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora praestans is an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. The flowers of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. The leaves are also used as a vegetable in some parts of India.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixora praestans is red with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are long and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora praestans 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 praestans

Ixora praestans is native to India and is found in tropical climates. It is often found in gardens and is used as an ornamental plant.

Ixora praestans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora praestans?

Ixora praestans

What is the common name of Ixora praestans?

Giant Ixora

What is the native range of Ixora praestans?

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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