Ixora coccinea

Ixora coccinea

Taxobox
name = "Ixora coccinea"


image_caption = "Ixora coccinea"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Gentianales
familia = Rubiaceae
genus = "Ixora"
species = "I. coccinea"
binomial = "Ixora coccinea"
binomial_authority = L.

"Ixora coccinea", known as the Jungle Geranium, Flame of the Woods, and Jungle Flame, is a common flowering shrub native to Asia. Its name derives from an Indian deity. Although there are some 400 species in the genus "Ixora", only a handful are commonly cultivated, and the common name, Ixora, is usually used for "I. coccinea". "I. coccinea" is a dense, multi-branched evergreen shrub, commonly 4-6 ft (1.2-2 m) in height, but capable of reaching up to 12 ft (3.6 m) high. It has a rounded form, with a spread that may exceed its height. The glossy, leathery, oblong leaves are about 4 in (10 cm) long, with entire margins, and are carried in opposite pairs or whorled on the stems. Small tubular, scarlet flowers in dense rounded clusters 2-5 in (5-13 cm) across are produced almost all year long. There are numerous named cultivars differing in flower colour (yellow, pink, orange) and plant size. Several popular cultivars are dwarfs, usually staying under 3 ft (1 m) in height. Ixora 'Nora Grant' is a popular dwarf and 'Super King' is a popular hybrid with much larger flower clusters than the species.

"I. coccinea" is native to tropical south-east Asia, including Southern India and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes.

Usage

"I. coccinea" is used in warm climates for hedges and screens, foundation plantings, massed in flowering beds, or grown as a specimen shrub or small tree. In cooler climes, it is grown in a greenhouse or as a potted house plant requiring bright light. "I. coccinea" is also grown in containers, looking very distinguished as a patio or poolside plant. This tight, compact shrub is much branched and tolerates hard pruning, making it ideal for formal hedges, although it is at its best when not sheared.

Features

Many new cultivars and hybrids of "I. coccinea" have come to market in the last couple of decades, leading to a resurgence in popularity for the beautiful flame-of-the-woods.

References

* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Ixora%20red.html Flowers of India - Jungle Geranium]
* [http://www.floridata.com/ref/I/ixor_coc.cfm Floridata - Jungle Geranium]
* [http://www.floridagardener.com/pom/ixora.htm Florida Gardener - Jungle Geranium]
* [http://www.comfsm.fm/~dleeling/botany/1999/vhp/ixora_coccinea.html College of Micronesia - Jungle Geranium]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/ixora/clusters/ Flickr Ixora Cluster - Jungle Geranium]
* [http://sliceoftheday.wordpress.com/2007/05/08/jungle-geranium-ixora-coccinea/ Slice of the Day - Jungle Geranium]


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  • Ixora coccinea —   Ixora coccinea …   Wikipedia Español

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  • Ixora coccinea — ID 43473 Symbol Key IXCO Common Name scarlet jungleflame Family Rubiaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Introduced to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution FL, PR, VI Growth Habit Shrub Durati …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Ixora coccinea L. — Symbol IXCO Common Name scarlet jungleflame Botanical Family Rubiaceae …   Scientific plant list

  • Ixora —   Ixora …   Wikipedia Español

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • scarlet ixora — skaisčioji iksora statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Raudinių šeimos dekoratyvinis, vaistinis augalas (Ixora coccinea), paplitęs atogrąžų Azijoje. atitikmenys: lot. Ixora coccinea angl. flame of the woods; scarlet ixora šaltinis Valstybinės… …   Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)

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