Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
219663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 573 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218992

Common Names

  • Siamese Ixora
  • Ixora Siamensis
  • Siamese Ixora

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Description

Ixora siamensis (also called Siamese Ixora, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small clusters of bright red flowers. It is native to Thailand, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora siamensis is a flowering shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make hedges and borders. The plant has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and potpourris. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixora siamensis 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 siamensis 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 siamensis

Ixora siamensis can be found in Thailand.

Ixora siamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora siamensis?

Ixora siamensis

What is the common name of Ixora siamensis?

Siam Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora siamensis?

Tropical forests of Thailand

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-103990: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.