Ixora ravikumarii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kottaim.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 263(1): 79 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428089
Common Names
- Ixora ravikumarii
- Ravikumarii Ixora
- Ravikumarii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora ravikumarii (also called Ravikumarii Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora ravikumarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a herbal medicine for treating fever and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ixora ravikumarii are small and white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora ravikumarii is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but can also be done by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ixora ravikumarii
Ixora ravikumarii is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,500 m.
Ixora ravikumarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora ravikumarii?
Ixora ravikumarii
What is the common name of Ixora ravikumarii?
Ixora
What is the family of Ixora ravikumarii?
Rubiaceae
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
Ramalingam Kottaimuthu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kottaim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161452-1: Based on the initial data import