Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
219691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 287 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219020

Common Names

  • Stenophylla Ixora
  • Ixora Stenophylla
  • Stenophylla Ixora

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Synonyms

  • Ixora neglecta Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Pavetta acuminata Korth. [valid]
  • Pavetta stenophylla Korth. [valid]
  • Ixora acuminata Boerl. [illegitimate]

Description

Ixora stenophylla (also called Stenophylla Ixora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora stenophylla is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora stenophylla has bright purple 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora stenophylla is a shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ixora stenophylla

Ixora stenophylla can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Ixora stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora stenophylla?

Ixora stenophylla

What is the common name of Ixora stenophylla?

Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora stenophylla?

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-104015: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.