Ixora siphonantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 23: t. 2236 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218996
Common Names
- Siphonantha Ixora
- Ixora Siphonantha
- Siphonantha Ixora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora siphonantha (also called Siphonantha 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 India, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora siphonantha 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
Ixora siphonantha has bright red flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora siphonantha 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 siphonantha
Ixora siphonantha can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Ixora siphonantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora siphonantha?
Ixora siphonantha
What is the common name of Ixora siphonantha?
Siphonantha Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora siphonantha?
Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia
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-103994: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.