556 Species of Genus Ixora

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Ixora: A Floral Fascination

My name is Ferb Vu, and I’ve always been drawn to the vibrant hues and delicate beauty of flowering plants. Among my favorites is the Ixora, a genus boasting a diverse array of species, each with its own unique charm. These evergreen shrubs, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, are renowned for their clusters of star-shaped flowers that bloom in a spectrum of colors, from fiery reds and oranges to soft pinks and yellows.

A World of Ixora

The Ixora genus is a vast one, encompassing an estimated 556 species. Here are:

  1. Ixora accedens Valeton
  2. Ixora aciculiflora Bremek.
  3. Ixora acuminata Roxb.
  4. Ixora acuminatissima Müll.Arg.
  5. Ixora acuticauda Bremek.
  6. Ixora aegialodes Bremek.
  7. Ixora agasthyamalayana Sivad. & N.Mohanan
  8. Ixora aggregata Hutch.
  9. Ixora agostiniana Steyerm.
  10. Ixora akkeringae (Teijsm. & Binn.) Valeton ex Bremek.
  11. Ixora alba L.
  12. Ixora albersii K.Schum.
  13. Ixora alejandroi Banag & Tandang
  14. Ixora aluminicola Steyerm.
  15. Ixora amapaensis Steyerm.
  16. Ixora amherstiensis Bremek.
  17. Ixora amplexicaulis Gillespie
  18. Ixora amplexifolia K.Schum. & Lauterb.
  19. Ixora amplifolia A.Gray
  20. Ixora andina C.M.Taylor
  21. Ixora aneimenodesma K.Schum.
  22. Ixora aneityensis Guillaumin
  23. Ixora angustilimba Merr.
  24. Ixora aoupinieensis Hoang & Mouly
  25. Ixora araguaiensis Delprete
  26. Ixora archboldii Bremek.
  27. Ixora arestantha A.C.Sm.
  28. Ixora asme Guillaumin
  29. Ixora athroantha Bremek.
  30. Ixora auricularis Chun & How ex W.Ko
  31. Ixora auriculata Elmer
  32. Ixora aurorea Ridl.
  33. Ixora backeri Bremek.
  34. Ixora bahiensis Benth.
  35. Ixora baileyana Bridson & L.G.Adams
  36. Ixora balansae Pit.
  37. Ixora baldwinii Keay
  38. Ixora balinensis Bremek.
  39. Ixora bancana Bremek.
  40. Ixora banjoana K.Krause
  41. Ixora barbata Roxb. ex Sm.
  42. Ixora barberae Bremek.
  43. Ixora bartlingii Elmer
  44. Ixora batesii Wernham
  45. Ixora batuensis Bremek.
  46. Ixora bauchiensis Hutch. & Dalziel
  47. Ixora beckleri Benth.
  48. Ixora bemangidiensis Guédès
  49. Ixora betongensis Craib
  50. Ixora bibracteata Elmer
  51. Ixora biflora Fosberg
  52. Ixora birmahica Bremek.
  53. Ixora blumei Zoll. & Moritzi
  54. Ixora borboniae Mouly & B.Bremer
  55. Ixora borneensis (Miq.) Boerl.
  56. Ixora bougainvilliae Bremek.
  57. Ixora brachiata Roxb.
  58. Ixora brachyanthera Bremek.
  59. Ixora brachycotyla Bremek.
  60. Ixora brachypoda DC.
  61. Ixora brachypogon Bremek.
  62. Ixora brachyura Bremek.
  63. Ixora bracteolaris Müll.Arg.
  64. Ixora bracteolata Craib
  65. Ixora brandisiana Kurz
  66. Ixora brassii S.Moore
  67. Ixora brevicaudata Bremek.
  68. Ixora brevifolia Benth.
  69. Ixora breviloba Bremek.
  70. Ixora brevipedunculata Fosberg
  71. Ixora brunnescens Kurz
  72. Ixora brunonis Wall. ex G.Don
  73. Ixora bullata Turrill
  74. Ixora burundiensis Bridson
  75. Ixora butterwickii Hole
  76. Ixora buxina Baill.
  77. Ixora cabraliensis Di Maio & Peixoto
  78. Ixora calcicola A.C.Sm.
  79. Ixora calliantha Bremek.
  80. Ixora callithyrsa Bremek.
  81. Ixora calycina Thwaites
  82. Ixora cambodiana Pit.
  83. Ixora capillaris Bremek.
  84. Ixora capitulifera Merr.
  85. Ixora carewii Horne ex Baker
  86. Ixora casei Hance
  87. Ixora caudata Bremek.
  88. Ixora cauliflora Montrouz.
  89. Ixora celebica Ridl. ex Bremek.
  90. Ixora cephalophora Merr.
  91. Ixora ceramensis Bremek.
  92. Ixora chakrabortyi Murugan & S.Prabhu
  93. Ixora chartacea Elmer
  94. Ixora chinensis Lam.
  95. Ixora cibdela Craib
  96. Ixora cincta Bremek.
  97. Ixora clandestina De Block
  98. Ixora clarae Mouly & Pisivin
  99. Ixora clementium Bremek.
  100. Ixora clerodendron Ridl.
  101. Ixora coccinea L.
  102. Ixora coffeoides Valeton
  103. Ixora collina (Montrouz.) Beauvis.
  104. Ixora comptonii S.Moore
  105. Ixora concinna R.Br. ex Hook.f.
  106. Ixora conferta Valeton
  107. Ixora confertiflora Merr.
  108. Ixora confertior Bremek.
  109. Ixora congesta Roxb.
  110. Ixora congestiflora Delprete
  111. Ixora coralloraphis Bremek.
  112. Ixora cordata Merr. & L.M.Perry
  113. Ixora cordifolia Valeton
  114. Ixora coriifolia Bremek.
  115. Ixora coronata A.C.Sm.
  116. Ixora cowanii Bremek.
  117. Ixora crassifolia Merr.
  118. Ixora crassipes Boivin ex De Block
  119. Ixora cremixora Drake
  120. Ixora cumingiana S.Vidal
  121. Ixora cuneata W.Hunter
  122. Ixora cuneifolia Roxb.
  123. Ixora curtisii Ridl.
  124. Ixora cuspidata Ridl.
  125. Ixora daemonia Bremek.
  126. Ixora davisii Sandwith
  127. Ixora decaryi De Block
  128. Ixora deciduiflora Bremek.
  129. Ixora decus-silvae Bremek.
  130. Ixora delicatula Keay
  131. Ixora deliensis Bremek.
  132. Ixora delpyana Pierre ex Pit.
  133. Ixora densiflora Müll.Arg.
  134. Ixora densithyrsa De Block
  135. Ixora diversifolia R.Br. ex Kurz
  136. Ixora djambica Bremek.
  137. Ixora dolichophylla K.Schum.
  138. Ixora dolichothyrsa Bremek.
  139. Ixora dongnaiensis Pierre ex Pit.
  140. Ixora doreensis (Scheff.) Valeton
  141. Ixora dorgelonis Bremek.
  142. Ixora duckei Standl.
  143. Ixora dzumacensis Guillaumin
  144. Ixora ebracteolata Merr.
  145. Ixora effusa Chun & F.C.How
  146. Ixora elegans Gillespie
  147. Ixora elisae Mouly & Pisivin
  148. Ixora elongata B.Heyne ex G.Don
  149. Ixora eludens Bremek.
  150. Ixora emirnensis Baker
  151. Ixora emygdioi Di Maio & Peixoto
  152. Ixora endertii Bremek.
  153. Ixora engganensis Bremek.
  154. Ixora ensifolia Merr. & L.M.Perry
  155. Ixora eriantha A.Gray
  156. Ixora erythrocarpa K.Schum. & Lauterb.
  157. Ixora eugenioides Pierre ex Pit.
  158. Ixora euosmia K.Schum.
  159. Ixora fallax Bremek.
  160. Ixora farinosa Bremek.
  161. Ixora faroensis Standl.
  162. Ixora fastigiata (R.D.Good) Bremek.
  163. Ixora ferrea (Jacq.) Benth.
  164. Ixora filiflora Bremek.
  165. Ixora filipendula Bremek.
  166. Ixora filipes Valeton
  167. Ixora filmeri Elmer
  168. Ixora finlaysoniana Wall. ex G.Don
  169. Ixora flagrans Bremek.
  170. Ixora flavescens Pierre ex Pit.
  171. Ixora floribunda (A.Rich.) Griseb.
  172. Ixora florida S.Moore
  173. Ixora foetida (L.f.) Fosberg
  174. Ixora foliicalyx Guédès
  175. Ixora foliosa Hiern
  176. Ixora forbesii Bremek.
  177. Ixora fragrans (Hook. & Arn.) A.Gray
  178. Ixora francavillana Müll.Arg.
  179. Ixora francii Schltr. & K.Krause
  180. Ixora froelichiana C.M.Taylor
  181. Ixora fucosa Bremek.
  182. Ixora fugiens Bremek.
  183. Ixora fulgida Ridl.
  184. Ixora fulviflora Bremek.
  185. Ixora funckii Wernham
  186. Ixora fusca E.T.Geddes
  187. Ixora fuscescens Valeton ex Merr.
  188. Ixora fuscovenosa De Block
  189. Ixora gamblei V.S.Ramach. & V.J.Nair
  190. Ixora gardneriana Benth.
  191. Ixora gautieri De Block
  192. Ixora gibbsiae Bremek.
  193. Ixora gigantifolia Elmer
  194. Ixora glaucina (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kurz
  195. Ixora glomeruliflora Bremek.
  196. Ixora graciliflora Benth.
  197. Ixora grandifolia Zoll. & Moritzi
  198. Ixora granulata Bremek.
  199. Ixora grazielae Di Maio & Peixoto
  200. Ixora greenwoodiana A.C.Sm.
  201. Ixora griffithii Hook.
  202. Ixora guillenii C.M.Taylor
  203. Ixora guillotii Hochr.
  204. Ixora guineensis Benth.
  205. Ixora guluensis Valeton ex Merr.
  206. Ixora gyropogon Bremek.
  207. Ixora hainanensis Merr.
  208. Ixora hajupensis Valeton
  209. Ixora hallieri Bremek.
  210. Ixora hartiana De Block
  211. Ixora harveyi (A.Gray) A.C.Sm.
  212. Ixora havilandii Ridl.
  213. Ixora hekouensis Tao Chen
  214. Ixora helwigii Bremek.
  215. Ixora henryi H.Lév.
  216. Ixora heterodoxa Müll.Arg.
  217. Ixora hiernii Scott Elliot
  218. Ixora himantophylla Bremek.
  219. Ixora hippoperifera Bremek.
  220. Ixora homolleae Govaerts ex De Block
  221. Ixora hookeri (Oudem.) Bremek.
  222. Ixora hymenophylla Bremek.
  223. Ixora imitans Bremek.
  224. Ixora inaequifolia C.B.Rob.
  225. Ixora inexpecta Bremek.
  226. Ixora insularum Bremek.
  227. Ixora intensa K.Krause
  228. Ixora intermedia Elmer
  229. Ixora intropilosa Steyerm.
  230. Ixora inundata Hiern
  231. Ixora irwinii Delprete
  232. Ixora iteaphylla Bremek.
  233. Ixora iteoidea Bremek.
  234. Ixora ixoroides (Guillaumin) Mouly & B.Bremer
  235. Ixora jacobsonii Bremek.
  236. Ixora jaherii Bremek.
  237. Ixora javanica (Blume) DC.
  238. Ixora johnsonii Hook.f.
  239. Ixora jourdanii Mouly & J.Florence
  240. Ixora jucunda Thwaites
  241. Ixora junghuhnii Bremek.
  242. Ixora kachinensis Deb & Rout
  243. Ixora kalehensis De Block
  244. Ixora kaniensis Valeton
  245. Ixora karimatica Bremek.
  246. Ixora kavalliana K.Schum.
  247. Ixora keenanii Deb & Rout
  248. Ixora keithii Ridl.
  249. Ixora kerrii Craib
  250. Ixora kerstingii K.Schum. & Lauterb.
  251. Ixora keyensis Warb.
  252. Ixora killipii Standl.
  253. Ixora kinabaluensis Stapf
  254. Ixora kingdon-wardii Bremek.
  255. Ixora kingstoni Hook.f.
  256. Ixora kjellbergii Bremek.
  257. Ixora knappiae C.M.Taylor
  258. Ixora koordersii (Ridl.) Bremek.
  259. Ixora korthalsiana Kurz
  260. Ixora krewanhensis Pierre ex Pit.
  261. Ixora kuakuensis S.Moore
  262. Ixora kurziana (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kurz
  263. Ixora labuanensis Bremek.
  264. Ixora lacei Bremek.
  265. Ixora lacuum Bremek.
  266. Ixora lagenifructa De Block
  267. Ixora lakshnakarae Craib
  268. Ixora lancisepala Ridl.
  269. Ixora laotica Pit.
  270. Ixora laurentii De Wild.
  271. Ixora lavanya J.Mathew & P.M.Salim
  272. Ixora lawsonii Gamble
  273. Ixora laxiflora Sm.
  274. Ixora lebangharae Bremek.
  275. Ixora lecardii Guillaumin
  276. Ixora ledermannii K.Krause
  277. Ixora leptopus Valeton
  278. Ixora letestui Pellegr.
  279. Ixora leucocarpa Elmer
  280. Ixora leytensis Elmer
  281. Ixora liberiensis De Block
  282. Ixora linggensis Bremek.
  283. Ixora lobbii J.Veitch & J.Veitch f.
  284. Ixora loerzingii Bremek.
  285. Ixora longibracteata Bremek.
  286. Ixora longifolia Sm.
  287. Ixora longiloba Guillaumin
  288. Ixora longipedicellata De Block
  289. Ixora longipedunculata De Wild.
  290. Ixora longipes (DC.) Zoll. & Moritzi
  291. Ixora longistipula Merr.
  292. Ixora longshanensis Tao Chen
  293. Ixora lucida R.Br. ex Hook.f.
  294. Ixora lunutica C.E.C.Fisch.
  295. Ixora luzoniensis Merr.
  296. Ixora macgregorii C.B.Rob.
  297. Ixora macilenta De Block
  298. Ixora macrantha (Steud.) Bremek.
  299. Ixora macrocotyla Bremek.
  300. Ixora macrophylla Bartl. ex DC.
  301. Ixora macrothyrsa (Teijsm. & Binn.) N.E.Br.
  302. Ixora magnifica Elmer
  303. Ixora makassarica Bremek.
  304. Ixora malabarica (Dennst.) Mabb.
  305. Ixora malaica W.Hunter
  306. Ixora malayana Bremek.
  307. Ixora mandalayensis Bremek.
  308. Ixora mangabensis Aug.DC.
  309. Ixora mangoliensis Bremek.
  310. Ixora margaretae (N.Hallé) Mouly & B.Bremer
  311. Ixora marquesensis F.Br.
  312. Ixora marsdenii Ridl.
  313. Ixora martinsii Standl.
  314. Ixora masoalensis De Block
  315. Ixora mattogrossensis (Standl.) C.M.Taylor
  316. Ixora maxima Seem.
  317. Ixora maymyensis Bremek.
  318. Ixora mearnsii Merr.
  319. Ixora meeboldii Craib
  320. Ixora megalophylla Chamch.
  321. Ixora megalothyrsa Bremek.
  322. Ixora mekongensis Pit.
  323. Ixora membranifolia Valeton ex Merr.
  324. Ixora mentangis Bremek.
  325. Ixora merguensis Hook.f.
  326. Ixora microphylla Drake
  327. Ixora mildbraedii K.Krause
  328. Ixora miliensis Bremek.
  329. Ixora minahassae Bremek.
  330. Ixora mindanaensis Merr.
  331. Ixora minor (Valeton) Mouly & B.Bremer
  332. Ixora minutiflora Hiern
  333. Ixora miquelii Bremek.
  334. Ixora mirabilis Bremek.
  335. Ixora mjoebergii Merr.
  336. Ixora mocquerysii Aug.DC.
  337. Ixora mollirama Bremek.
  338. Ixora moluccana Bremek.
  339. Ixora mooreensis (Nadeaud) Fosberg
  340. Ixora moskovitsiana C.M.Taylor
  341. Ixora moszkowskii Bremek.
  342. Ixora motleyi Bremek.
  343. Ixora mucronata Warb.
  344. Ixora muelleri Bremek.
  345. Ixora myitkyinensis Bremek.
  346. Ixora myrsinoides A.C.Sm.
  347. Ixora myrtifolia A.C.Sm.
  348. Ixora namatanaica Bremek.
  349. Ixora nana Robbr. & Lejoly
  350. Ixora nandarivatensis Gillespie
  351. Ixora narcissodora K.Schum.
  352. Ixora natunensis Bremek.
  353. Ixora nematopoda K.Schum.
  354. Ixora neocaledonica Hochr.
  355. Ixora neriifolia Jack
  356. Ixora nicaraguensis Wernham
  357. Ixora nicobarica Bremek.
  358. Ixora nienkui Merr. & Chun
  359. Ixora nigerica Keay
  360. Ixora nigricans R.Br. ex Wight & Arn.
  361. Ixora nimbana Schnell
  362. Ixora nitens (Poir.) Mouly & B.Bremer
  363. Ixora nitidula Bremek.
  364. Ixora nonantha Bremek.
  365. Ixora notoniana Wall. ex G.Don
  366. Ixora novemnervia Lour.
  367. Ixora novoguineensis Mouly & B.Bremer
  368. Ixora obtusiloba Bremek.
  369. Ixora odoratiflora Valeton
  370. Ixora oligantha Schltr. & K.Krause
  371. Ixora ooumuensis J.Florence
  372. Ixora oreogena S.T.Reynolds & P.I.Forst.
  373. Ixora oresitropha Bremek.
  374. Ixora orohenensis Nadeaud
  375. Ixora orophila Bremek.
  376. Ixora orovilleae Bremek.
  377. Ixora otophora Bremek.
  378. Ixora ovalifolia Bremek.
  379. Ixora palawanensis Merr.
  380. Ixora palembangensis Bremek.
  381. Ixora pallens De Block
  382. Ixora paludosa (Blume) Kurz
  383. Ixora panurensis Müll.Arg.
  384. Ixora paradoxalis Bremek.
  385. Ixora paraopaca W.C.Ko
  386. Ixora parkeri Bremek.
  387. Ixora parviflora Lam.
  388. Ixora patens Ridl.
  389. Ixora patula Bremek.
  390. Ixora pauciflora DC.
  391. Ixora pauper Valeton
  392. Ixora pavetta Andrews
  393. Ixora peculiaris De Block
  394. Ixora pedalis De Block
  395. Ixora pedionoma A.C.Sm.
  396. Ixora pelagica Seem.
  397. Ixora pendula Jack
  398. Ixora peruviana (Spruce ex K.Schum.) Standl.
  399. Ixora phellopus K.Schum.
  400. Ixora philippinensis Merr.
  401. Ixora phulangkaensis Chamch.
  402. Ixora phuluangensis Chamch.
  403. Ixora pierrei Merr.
  404. Ixora pilosa Merr.
  405. Ixora pilosostyla Di Maio & Peixoto
  406. Ixora piresii Steyerm.
  407. Ixora platythyrsa Baker
  408. Ixora polita (Miq.) Boerl.
  409. Ixora polyantha Wight
  410. Ixora polycephala Bremek.
  411. Ixora potaroensis Steyerm.
  412. Ixora pradeepii Balan & S.Harikr.
  413. Ixora praestans Bremek.
  414. Ixora praetermissa De Block
  415. Ixora princeps G.Nicholson
  416. Ixora prolixa A.C.Sm.
  417. Ixora pseudoacuminata Deb & Rout
  418. Ixora pseudoamboinica (Korth.) Kuntze
  419. Ixora pseudojavanica Bremek.
  420. Ixora pubescens Willd.
  421. Ixora pubiflora DC.
  422. Ixora pubifolia A.C.Sm.
  423. Ixora pubigera Pit.
  424. Ixora pubirama Bremek.
  425. Ixora pudica Baker
  426. Ixora pueuana Govaerts
  427. Ixora pyrantha Bremek.
  428. Ixora pyrrhostaura Bremek.
  429. Ixora quadrilocularis De Block
  430. Ixora raiateensis J.W.Moore
  431. Ixora raivavaensis Fosberg
  432. Ixora rakotonasoloi De Block
  433. Ixora rangonensis Bremek.
  434. Ixora ravikumarii Kottaim.
  435. Ixora recurva (Roxb.) Kurz
  436. Ixora reducta Drake ex Guédès
  437. Ixora reticulata (Blume) Boerl.
  438. Ixora reynaldoi Banag
  439. Ixora rhododactyla Bremek.
  440. Ixora richardi-longii Govaerts
  441. Ixora richardiana Müll.Arg.
  442. Ixora ridsdalei Mouly & B.Bremer
  443. Ixora riparum K.Krause
  444. Ixora ripicola De Block
  445. Ixora rivalis Valeton
  446. Ixora robinsonii Ridl.
  447. Ixora roemeri Bremek.
  448. Ixora romburghii Bremek.
  449. Ixora rosacea Perr.
  450. Ixora roseituba Bremek.
  451. Ixora roxburghii Kuntze
  452. Ixora rubrinervis Bremek.
  453. Ixora rudasiana C.M.Taylor
  454. Ixora rudgeoides C.M.Taylor
  455. Ixora rufa Müll.Arg.
  456. Ixora rugosirama Bremek.
  457. Ixora rugulosa Wall. ex Kurz
  458. Ixora ruttenii Bremek.
  459. Ixora sabangensis Bremek.
  460. Ixora salicifolia (Blume) DC.
  461. Ixora salwenensis Bremek.
  462. Ixora sambiranensis Homolle ex Guédès
  463. Ixora samoensis A.Gray
  464. Ixora sandwithiana Steyerm.
  465. Ixora scandens Bremek.
  466. Ixora scheffleri K.Schum. & K.Krause
  467. Ixora schlechteri Bremek.
  468. Ixora schomburgkiana Benth.
  469. Ixora schunkeana C.M.Taylor
  470. Ixora scortechinii King & Gamble
  471. Ixora seretii De Wild.
  472. Ixora sessililimba Merr.
  473. Ixora setchellii Fosberg
  474. Ixora siamensis Wall. ex G.Don
  475. Ixora siantanensis Bremek.
  476. Ixora silagoensis Manalastas, Banag & Alejandro
  477. Ixora simalurensis Bremek.
  478. Ixora siphonantha Oliv.
  479. Ixora smeruensis Bremek.
  480. Ixora smithiana C.M.Taylor
  481. Ixora solomonensis (Ridsdale) Mouly & B.Bremer
  482. Ixora solomonensium Bremek.
  483. Ixora somosomaensis Gillespie
  484. Ixora sparsiflora Elmer
  485. Ixora sparsifolia K.Krause
  486. Ixora spathoidea F.Br.
  487. Ixora spectabilis Wall. ex G.Don
  488. Ixora spirei Pit.
  489. Ixora st-johnii Fosberg
  490. Ixora standleyana C.M.Taylor
  491. Ixora steenisii Bremek.
  492. Ixora stenophylla (Korth.) Kuntze
  493. Ixora stenothyrsa Bremek.
  494. Ixora stenura Bremek.
  495. Ixora stipulata (Vell.) Müll.Arg.
  496. Ixora stokesii F.Br.
  497. Ixora storckii Seem.
  498. Ixora subauriculata Bremek.
  499. Ixora subsessilis Wall. ex G.Don
  500. Ixora sulaensis Bremek.
  501. Ixora sumbawensis Bremek.
  502. Ixora symphorantha Bremek.
  503. Ixora synactica De Block
  504. Ixora syringiflora (Schltdl.) Müll.Arg.
  505. Ixora tahuataensis Mouly & J.Florence
  506. Ixora talaudensis Bremek.
  507. Ixora tanzaniensis Bridson
  508. Ixora tavoyana Bremek.
  509. Ixora temehaniensis J.W.Moore
  510. Ixora temptans Bremek.
  511. Ixora tenelliflora Merr.
  512. Ixora tengerensis Bremek.
  513. Ixora tenuiflora Roxb.
  514. Ixora tenuis De Block
  515. Ixora thwaitesii Hook.f.
  516. Ixora tibetana Bremek.
  517. Ixora tidorensis (Miq.) Bremek.
  518. Ixora tigriomustax Bremek.
  519. Ixora timorensis Decne.
  520. Ixora treubii Bremek.
  521. Ixora triantha Volkens
  522. Ixora trichandra Bremek.
  523. Ixora trichobotrys Merr.
  524. Ixora trichocalyx Hochr.
  525. Ixora trilocularis (Balf.f.) Mouly & B.Bremer
  526. Ixora trimera Guédès
  527. Ixora tsangii Merr. ex H.L.Li
  528. Ixora tubiflora A.C.Sm.
  529. Ixora tunicata Bremek.
  530. Ixora uahukaensis Lorence & W.L.Wagner
  531. Ixora uapouensis Lorence & W.L.Wagner
  532. Ixora umbellata Valeton
  533. Ixora umbricola Bremek.
  534. Ixora undulata Roxb. ex Sm.
  535. Ixora urophylla Bremek.
  536. Ixora valetoniana Mouly & B.Bremer
  537. Ixora vandersticheleorum Govaerts
  538. Ixora vasquezii C.M.Taylor
  539. Ixora vaughanii (Verdc.) Mouly & B.Bremer
  540. Ixora venezuelica Steyerm.
  541. Ixora venulosa Benth.
  542. Ixora versteegii Bremek.
  543. Ixora verticillata (Vell.) Müll.Arg.
  544. Ixora vieillardii Guillaumin
  545. Ixora vinniei Govaerts
  546. Ixora violacea Lour.
  547. Ixora vitiensis A.Gray
  548. Ixora whitei S.Moore
  549. Ixora winkleri Bremek.
  550. Ixora woodii Bremek.
  551. Ixora yaouhensis Schltr.
  552. Ixora yavitensis Steyerm.
  553. Ixora ysabellae Bremek.
  554. Ixora yunckeri A.C.Sm.
  555. Ixora yunnanensis Hutch.
  556. Ixora zollingeriana Bremek.

Is Ixora a Perennial?

Yes, Ixora is a perennial shrub that blooms year-round in tropical and subtropical climates. This evergreen plant is known for its vibrant clusters of flowers, which can be red, orange, pink, or yellow. Its perennial nature makes it a popular choice for gardeners looking for a plant that provides continuous color.

How Fast Does Ixora Grow?

Ixora is a moderate grower. Under optimal conditions, it can grow about 12-24 inches per year. Regular pruning can help maintain its shape and encourage denser growth. It’s important to provide the right conditions, including plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil, to ensure healthy and vigorous growth.

Is Ixora Poisonous to Dogs?

Ixora is generally considered non-toxic to dogs. However, it’s always best to prevent pets from chewing on plants as some animals might have sensitivities or allergies. If you notice any adverse reactions in your pets after contact with Ixora, it’s advisable to consult a veterinarian.

What is the Best Fertilizer for Ixora Plant?

Ixora plants thrive with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. A fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 works well. Apply the fertilizer in the early spring and mid-summer to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms. Additionally, adding organic compost can enhance soil fertility.

Are Ixora Deer Resistant?

Ixora is relatively deer-resistant due to its tough, leathery leaves. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, Ixora is less likely to be a preferred snack for deer compared to softer, more succulent plants. This makes it a good choice for gardens in areas with high deer populations.

Can Ixora Grow in Pots?

Yes, Ixora can be grown in pots, making it a versatile option for patios, balconies, and small gardens. Ensure the pot has good drainage, and use a well-draining potting mix. Regular watering and feeding will help potted Ixora plants thrive.

Can Ixora Grow in Shade?

Ixora prefers full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate some shade, too much shade can result in fewer blooms and leggier growth. For the best flowering performance, plant Ixora where it can receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Can Ixora Grow Indoors?

Ixora can be grown indoors if provided with sufficient light. Place the plant near a south or west-facing window where it can get plenty of sunlight. Indoor Ixora plants require high humidity, so misting the leaves or using a humidity tray can help maintain the necessary moisture levels.

Can Ixora Survive Winter?

Ixora is sensitive to cold and frost. In regions where temperatures drop below 40°F (4°C), it’s best to grow Ixora in pots and bring them indoors during winter. If grown in the ground, protect the plants with frost cloth or mulch to help them survive occasional cold spells.

Do Hummingbirds Like Ixora?

Yes, hummingbirds are attracted to Ixora flowers. The bright, tubular blooms are a perfect source of nectar for hummingbirds, making Ixora a great addition to a hummingbird-friendly garden. Planting Ixora can help attract these fascinating birds to your yard.

Does Ixora Attract Butterflies?

Ixora is also known to attract butterflies. The vibrant flowers provide a rich source of nectar, making them a favorite among various butterfly species. Adding Ixora to your garden can enhance its beauty and support local butterfly populations.

Does Ixora Need Full Sun?

Ixora thrives in full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, full sun exposure ensures the best blooming performance. Aim for at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to keep your Ixora plant healthy and covered in blooms.

How Big Do Ixora Get?

Ixora plants can vary in size depending on the variety and growing conditions. Dwarf varieties can stay compact at around 2-3 feet tall, while larger varieties can grow up to 10-12 feet tall. Regular pruning can help control the size and shape of the plant.

How Do You Keep Ixora Blooming?

To keep Ixora blooming, ensure it gets plenty of sunlight and regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers and pruning the plant can also encourage new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.

How Far Apart to Plant Ixora?

When planting Ixora in the garden, space them about 3-4 feet apart to allow room for growth and airflow. Proper spacing helps prevent overcrowding and reduces the risk of disease. For hedges, planting them closer together can create a denser, more uniform look.

Ixora vs Oleander

While both Ixora and Oleander are popular flowering shrubs, they have distinct differences. Ixora prefers tropical conditions and has clusters of small, colorful flowers. Oleander, on the other hand, is more drought-tolerant and produces larger, often fragrant flowers. It’s important to note that Oleander is highly toxic, whereas Ixora is non-toxic.

How to Care for Ixora?

Caring for Ixora involves providing full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering. Mulching around the base can help retain moisture and keep roots cool. Prune regularly to maintain shape and remove any dead or diseased branches. Fertilize in spring and summer for optimal growth and blooming.

How to Propagate Ixora?

Ixora can be propagated through stem cuttings. Take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a pot with moist, well-draining soil, and keep it in a warm, humid environment until roots develop.

What to Plant with Ixora?

Companion plants for Ixora include other tropical and subtropical species that enjoy similar conditions. Consider planting with Hibiscus, Plumbago, or Gardenia for a colorful and fragrant garden. Ground covers like Liriope or Mondo Grass can also complement Ixora’s vibrant blooms.

By addressing these FAQs, I hope to provide comprehensive insights into growing and caring for Ixora, a beautiful and versatile plant for any garden or indoor space.

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