Ixora

Ixora

Taxobox
name = "Ixora"


image_caption = "Ixora coccinea"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Gentianales
familia = Rubiaceae
genus = "Ixora"
genus_authority = L.
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = See text

"Ixora" is a genus from the family Rubiaceae, consisting of tropical evergreens and shrubs. Though native to tropical areas in Asia, especially India, ixora now grows commonly in tropical climates in the USA, such as Florida. Ixora is also commonly known as West Indian Jasmine. Other common names include: rangan, kheme, ponna, chann tanea, techi, pan, santan, jarum-jarum, Jungle flame, Jungle geranium, and many more. Plants possess leathery leaves, ranging from 3 to 6 inches in length, and produce large clusters of tiny flowers in the summer. Members of Ixora prefer acidic soil, and are suitable choices for bonsai.

Red ixora flowers are commonly used in Hindu worship, as well as in Indian folk medicine.

It is also a popular choice for hedges in parts of South East Asia, like in Thailand. In tropical climates they flower year round.

elected Species

*"Ixora albersii"
*"Ixora brevipedunculata"
*"Ixora calycina"
*"Ixora coccinea"
*"Ixora degemensis"
*"Ixora foliosa"
*"Ixora johnsonii"
*"Ixora jucunda"
*"Ixora lawsoni"
*"Ixora malabarica"
*"Ixora marquesensis"
*"Ixora moorensis"
*"Ixora nigerica"
*"Ixora ooumuensis"
*"Ixora pudica"
*"Ixora raiateensis"
*"Ixora raivavaensis"
*"Ixora saulierei"
*"Ixora setchellii"
*"Ixora st.-johnii"
*"Ixora stokesii"
*"Ixora temehaniensis"
*"Ixora umbellata"

Gallery

References

[http://www.picable.com/Nature/Flowers/Red-Ixora-buds.273309 picture: Red Ixora Flower Buds Close-up]

*http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/ixora.html
*http://www.botany.com/ixora.html
*http://www.hinduonnet.com/mp/2002/12/10/stories/2002121000180300.htm
*http://mgonline.com/ixora.html


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  • ixora — [iks′ə rə] n. [ModL, after Iśvara, Hindu deity] any of a genus (Ixora) of tropical evergreen plants of the madder family, with showy flowers, often grown in greenhouses …   English World dictionary

  • Ixōra — (I. L.), Pflanzengattung aus der Familie der Rubiaceae Coffeaceae Coffeeae, 4. Kl 1. Ordn. L; Art: I. Bandhucca Roxb (I. coccinea L.), Bäumchen mit großen, scharlachrothen, in Doldentrauben an den Spitzen der rothen Zweige stehenden Blumen u.… …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Ixōra — L., Gattung der Rubiazeen, Sträucher oder kleine Bäume mit gegenständigen, lederartigen, ganzen Blättern, nicht scheidig verbundenen Nebenblättern, weißen oder roten Blüten in meist endständigen zymösen Doldenrispen und gewöhnlich kugelförmigen… …   Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

  • Ixora — Ixōra L., Pflanzengattg. der Rubiazeen, immergrüne rotblühende Sträucher der Tropen. Beliebt sind I. coccinĕa (Feuerbrand, Buschflamme) und mehrere andere Arten als Zierpflanzen …   Kleines Konversations-Lexikon

  • ixora — ● ixora nom masculin Arbre ou arbuste toujours vert des régions tropicales, aux fleurs écarlates, roses ou blanches, très apprécié dans les serres chaudes …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Ixora —   Ixora …   Wikipedia Español

  • Ixora — ID 43469 Symbol Key IXORA Common Name ixora Family Rubiaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity N/A US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution FL, PR, VI Growth Habit N/A Du …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Ixora L. — Symbol IXORA Common Name ixora Botanical Family Rubiaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • ixora — /ik seuhr euh/, n. any of numerous tropical shrubs or trees belonging to the genus Ixora, of the madder family, having glossy leaves and clusters of showy flowers in a variety of colors. [ < NL (Linnaeus) Skt isvara ISHVARA; the flowers of some… …   Universalium

  • ixora — ix•o•ra [[t]ˈɪk sər ə[/t]] n. bot pln any of numerous tropical shrubs or trees belonging to the genus Ixora, of the madder family, having glossy leaves and clusters of showy flowers in a variety of colors • Etymology: 1815–20; < NL (Linnaeus)… …   From formal English to slang

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