Description
Ixora trimera (also called Three-petalled 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 trimera 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
Ixora trimera has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in terminal heads. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ixora trimera 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.