Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
219744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 138 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219073

Common Names

  • Ixora
  • West Indian Jasmine
  • Flame of the Woods

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Synonyms

  • Ixora acuminata Thwaites [illegitimate]

Description

Ixora thwaitesii (also called Thwaites' 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 thwaitesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixora thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii

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

Ixora thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora thwaitesii?

Ixora thwaitesii

What is the common name of Ixora thwaitesii?

Thwaite's Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora thwaitesii?

Tropical rainforests

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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