Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silagoensis
ID:
1328912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Manalastas, Banag & Alejandro

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 763 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341366

Common Names

  • Silago Ixora
  • Silago Ixora
  • Silago Ixora

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Description

Ixora silagoensis (also called Silago Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora silagoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora silagoensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora silagoensis is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Ixora silagoensis

Ixora silagoensis is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Ixora silagoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora silagoensis?

Ixora silagoensis

What is the common name of Ixora silagoensis?

Silago Ixora

Where is Ixora silagoensis found?

Philippines

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

Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alejandro' in the authors string.
Nicole Marie B. Manalastas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manalastas' in the authors string.
Cecilia I. Banag: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banag' in the authors string.