Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
temptans
ID:
219726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 261 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219055

Common Names

  • Ixora Temptans
  • Temptans Ixora
  • West Indian Jasmine

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Description

Ixora temptans (also called Tempting 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 temptans 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

The flower of Ixora temptans is a small, bright white, four-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are long and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora temptans 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 temptans

Ixora temptans is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Ixora temptans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora temptans?

Ixora temptans

What is the natural habitat of Ixora temptans?

Tropical forests and shrublands

What is the average height of Ixora temptans?

2-3 meters

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,

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