Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
219622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 286 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218951

Common Names

  • Roxburgh's Ixora
  • Roxburgh Ixora
  • Roxburgh's Flame Bush

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Synonyms

  • Ixora balakrishnii Deb & Rout [illegitimate]
  • Ixora villosa Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Ixora villosa chevalieri Pit. [valid]

Description

Ixora roxburghii (also called Roxburgh's 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 roxburghii 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 flower of Ixora roxburghii is a small, tubular, four-lobed, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora roxburghii 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 roxburghii from seed, although this is a slower process.

Where to Find Ixora roxburghii

Ixora roxburghii can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Ixora roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora roxburghii?

Ixora roxburghii

What is the common name of Ixora roxburghii?

Roxburghii Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora roxburghii?

Ixora roxburghii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-103952: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.