Ixora tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Block
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Belg. 9: 160 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219063
Common Names
- Ixora
- West Indian Jasmine
- Flame of the Woods
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ixora tenuis (also called Slender Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, and is found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 meters, with large, glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Ixora tenuis 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 tenuis is a small, bright pink, 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ixora tenuis 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 tenuis
Ixora tenuis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Ixora tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora tenuis?
Ixora tenuis
What is the natural habitat of Ixora tenuis?
Tropical forests and shrublands
What is the average height of Ixora tenuis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-104055: Based on the initial data import
Petra De Block: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Block' in the authors string.