Ixora scheffleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. & K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 553 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218975
Common Names
- Scheffler's Ixora
- Scheffler Ixora
- Scheffler's Flame Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora scheffleri (also called Scheffler'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 scheffleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ixora scheffleri sub. scheffleriIxora scheffleri sub. keniensis Bridson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ixora scheffleri 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora scheffleri is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from cuttings. It is best to take cuttings from semi-ripe wood in the summer.
Where to Find Ixora scheffleri
Ixora scheffleri can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Ixora scheffleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora scheffleri?
Ixora scheffleri
What are the common names of Ixora scheffleri?
Scheffler's Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora scheffleri?
Tropical forests
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-103974: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.