Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zollingeriana
ID:
219826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 293 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219155

Common Names

  • Ixora zollingeriana
  • Zollinger's Ixora
  • Zollinger Ixora

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Description

Ixora zollingeriana (also called Zollinger's Ixora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ixora zollingeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as a hedge plant. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as for the treatment of fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ixora zollingeriana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixora zollingeriana can be propagated through stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water the soil and place the cuttings in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Roots should form within a few weeks and the new plants can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Ixora zollingeriana

Ixora zollingeriana is native to India and Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Ixora zollingeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixora zollingeriana?

Ixora zollingeriana

What are the common names of Ixora zollingeriana?

White Ixora and White-flowered Ixora

What is the natural habitat of Ixora zollingeriana?

Ixora zollingeriana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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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