Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 564 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218940
Common Names
- Ixora
- West Indian Jasmine
- Jungle Geranium
Description
Ixora rivalis (also called Chinese Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora rivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ixora rivalis are white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora rivalis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. It is also possible to propagate Ixora rivalis from seed, although this is a slower process.
Where to Find Ixora rivalis
Ixora rivalis can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Ixora rivalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora rivalis?
Ixora rivalis
What is the common name of Ixora rivalis?
Rivalis Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora rivalis?
Ixora rivalis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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,