Ixora

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Ixora
Ixora coccinea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Gentianales Family: Rubiaceae Genus: Ixora L.
Species
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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.

Contents 1 Habitats of ixora 2 Selected Species 3 Gallery 4 References

[edit] Habitats of ixora

Ixora's habitat include tropical south-east asia,southern India and Sri Lanka. It has also become a popular flower in South Florida.

[edit] Selected Species

• Ixora albersii
• Ixora brachiata
• Ixora brevipedunculata
• Ixora calycina
• Ixora chinensis
• 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
• Ixora williamsii

[edit] Gallery

Ixora brachiata in Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, India.	Ixora brachiata in Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, India.	Ixora Pavetta in Hyderabad, India.	Ixora Pavetta in Shamirpet, Rangareddy district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Ixora Pavetta in Shamirpet, Rangareddy district, Andhra Pradesh, India.	Ixora Pavetta in Shamirpet, Rangareddy district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

[edit] References

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