Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
timorensis
ID:
219750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 3: 418 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219079

Common Names

  • Ixora
  • West Indian Jasmine
  • Flame of the Woods

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Synonyms

  • Ixora klanderiana F.Muell. [valid]
  • Ixora kochii Bremek. [valid]
  • Ixora littorea Kuntze [valid]
  • Ixora quinquefida R.Br. ex Fawc. [valid]
  • Pavetta littorea Miq. [valid]
  • Pavetta timorensis Miq. [valid]

Description

Ixora timorensis (also called Timor 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 timorensis 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 timorensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora timorensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Indonesia and East Timor. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 3 m. The leaves are elliptic to ovate, 6-10 cm long and 2-4 cm wide, with a short petiole. The flowers are borne in terminal clusters, each flower about 1 cm diameter, with four white petals and a yellow center. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ixora timorensis

Ixora timorensis is native to Indonesia.

Ixora timorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora timorensis?

Ixora timorensis

What is the common name of Ixora timorensis?

Timor Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora timorensis?

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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