Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsessilis
ID:
219709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 572 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219038

Common Names

  • Ixora Subsessilis
  • Subsessile Ixora
  • West Indian Jasmine

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Synonyms

  • Ixora oxyphylla Wall. & G.Don [valid]
  • Ixora sessilis Heynh. [valid]

Description

Ixora subsessilis (also called Subsessile 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 subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for landscaping. It has a pleasant fragrance and is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ixora subsessilis has bright white 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 subsessilis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Ixora subsessilis

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

Ixora subsessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora subsessilis?

Ixora subsessilis

What is the common name of Ixora subsessilis?

Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora subsessilis?

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-104032: 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.