Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 11-12: 107 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219091
Common Names
- Ixora
- West Indian Jasmine
- Jungle Geranium
Description
Ixora trichocalyx (also called Hairy-flowered 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 trichocalyx 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 trichocalyx 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora trichocalyx is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Ixora trichocalyx
Ixora trichocalyx is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Ixora trichocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ixora trichocalyx?
Ixora trichocalyx
What is the common name of Ixora trichocalyx?
Trichocalyx Ixora
What is the natural habitat of Ixora trichocalyx?
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,