It is native to india, sri lanka and southeast asia, but is now widely grown in tropical areas around the world. Plants profile for ixora coccinea scarlet jungleflame. Flowers have four long petals which taper to a point. It is a common flowering shrub native to southern india, bangladesh, and sri lanka. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. With colorful flowers and great foliage ixora is a verstaile landscaping plant. Also known as flame of the woods or jungle flame, ixora ixora coccinia is an evergreen shrub with a rounded shape. Ixora coccinea herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. African iris is a very low maintenance plant that produces a beautiful pale. Reduced light in winter indoors contributes to leaf drop and much reduced flowering. The foliage is fleshy dark green with new bronze tips. Ixora finlaysoniana and ixora coccinea are shrubs or small trees.
It has become a very popular flowering shrub in southern florida. In cooler climes, itss grown in a greenhouse or as a potted. Long clusters of firecrackerlike flowers, 1inchlong hang at the branch tips. To access advanced stock list, please click download lists to check availability of advanced stock and please contact darwin plant wholesalers for advanced stock pricing. Ixora coccinea flame of the woods australian plants online. Plant guide plants grasses ixora coccinea coral fire. Flame of the woods is a common name for ixora coccinea, and like many ixora with the red flowers, the cultivar maui red fits the name perfectly.
Ixora coccinea risk assessment hawaiian ecosystems at. The plant is often grown as an annual in temperate and cooler climates. How to care ixora plant summer flowering plants how to grow. The florida sunset ixora is a beautiful low growing hedge that flowers all year. Names of ixora coccinea in various languages of the world are also given. Jungle geranium, flame of the woods, jungle flame synonymes. Plant database entry for flame of the woods ixora coccinea maui yellow with 17 images and 21 data details. Ixora or ixora coccinea is a genus of flower plants in the rubiaceae family and it is the only genus in the tribe ixoreae. Coral fire is a perfect mate to its counterpart gold fire which bears lovely yellow flowers. A decoction or infusion of the roots is administered to clear the urine. Red ixora flowers are commonly used in hindu worship, as well as in indian folk medicine.
Jackinthepulpit threeleaved indian turnip, devils dear, wake robin, starch wort, wild turnip, dragon root, bog onion, pepper turnip, brown dragon, memory root scientific names. However the claims of ayurveda have to be validated by suitable experimental models. Studies of the leaf and floral anatomy of two species of ixora. Ixora grows wonderfully in dubai, united arab emirates.
Firecracker plant, coral plant russelia equisetiformis care tips. Get yearround growing, pruning, watering care tips. Hardy only in zones 10 and 11 where it is used as a hedge, specimen, or container plant. Ixora is a tropical to semitropical evergreen shrub. Mix up to organic matter such as compost, peat moss, or composted manure into the native soil when planting ixora. The foliage is fleshy, dark green with new bronze tips. Gujarat forestry research foundation, indroda park, infocity, aranya van about ixora coccinea plant.
Pinellas county florida florida botanical gardens what. Rubiaceae of north america update, database version 2011 acquired. Hedges, screens or mass planted for abundant colour during spring and summer. Plant guide plants grasses ixora coccinea maui yellow. Jungle flame ixora 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. How to care for an ixora plant home guides sf gate. May be grown in containers as patio plants when provided with plenty of light. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in south florida gardens and landscapes. The name ixora is a genus name, and it is from the family rubiaceae, the family of madder and coffee, while commonly grown species in the genus include ixora coccinea and ixora chinensis. May 22, 2012 ixora coccinea or jungle geranium, flame of the woods, and jungle flame is a common flowering shrub native to southern india. Gardenality is a gardeningcentric site made by gardeners for gardeners with tools that enhance any gardening for the expert to the weekend gardener.
Bright, long lasting, super sized, scarlet red flower heads thhat can easily reach 6 to 8 inches across. During the past several years, new ixora hybrids have appeared on. Ixora, flame of the woods, jungle flame, jungle geranium. Firecracker plant puts on an explosive display of bright flowers, trailing over a hanging basket. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 545. Ixora coccinea linn rubiaceae, a small shrub cultivated throughout india, has been reported to possess a number of medicinal properties. Tropical shrub with glossy, vivid green foliage with oblong leaves and small tubular deep orangered flowers set in clusters. The species name coccinea is a latin derivative which means scarlet coloured synonyms. Sometimes called flame of the woods, ixora is a member of the rubiacea family which includes coffee, gardenia, firecracker vine, and pentas.
With showy blooms that are present intermittently throughout the year, ixora is a great addition to tropical landscapes and container gardens. Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the rubiaceae family which contains more than two species but two of them are considered in this research, and they are i. Pronunciation of ixora coccinea with 2 audio pronunciations, 1 meaning, 3 translations and more for ixora coccinea. On jan 15, 2012, coastalzonepush from orlando, fl zone 9b wrote. Ixora coccinea, commonly called flame of the woods or jungle geranium, is a rounded evergreen shrub that that typically grows to 46 less frequently to 10 tall. Though native to the tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world, its centre of diversity is in tropical asia.
In thailand, the roots or flowers are used as antiinflammatory and antidiarrhoeal drugs, astringent, tranquilizer and appetite stimulant310. Russelia equisetiformis, commonly known as fountainbush, firecracker plant, coral plant, coral fountain, coralblow and fountain plant, is a weeping subshrub in. Ixora is a group of shrubs and trees that are evergreen and produce flowers, and are mostly native to tropical parts of asia. Great for training on a trellis, accenting a border, or spilling out of a container. Ixora coccinea is a dense, multibranched shrub with a rounded form and a very wide spread that generally grows from four to six feet in height and in some areas attains heights of ten to twelve feet. Ixora university of florida, institute of food and.
It has traditionally been used for the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery. It displays huge clusters of yellow flowers and requires low maintenance. How to trim a firecracker fern home guides sf gate. Ixora coccinea firecracker please note that advanced stock of 100 litre and above is not included in online shop. How ixora coccinea is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Subtropical compact hedge or shrub, also known as jungle geranium for its bright vivid colour. Ixora coccinea also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame or pendkuli is a species of flowering plant in the family rubiaceae. Ixora plants and species and varieties ixora plants. There are about 150 species of ixora, the most common being the ixora coccinea, or flame of the woods, native to southeastern asia. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in ixora coccinea. Click on the symbol to open a separate page with more information, a photograph and links to university of florida fact sheets. Antidiarrheal activity of flowers of ixora coccinea linn. Russelia equisetiformis firecracker plant, coral plant, coralblow, fountain. Easy to grow, it thrives in full sun or part sun in fertile, medium moisture, welldrained.
The super king ixora makes a grand statement in any tropical landscape. Does well as a shrub, hedge, container plant, en masse, around pools, courtyards and under canopied trees. Ars germplasm resources information network ixco integrated taxonomic information system ixco. However, the spring, summer and fall flowering make up for it. Shearing to maintain a hedge will reduce the flower display. Ixora is too tender to grow outside of the tropics and subtropics. The firecracker fern russelia equisetiformis, also known as a coral plant, isnt really a fern at all, although its arching stem may resemble the graceful arch of. Ixora is a subtropical flowering plant, from gardening solutions the. Ixora is a tropical to semitropical evergreen shrub that is suitable for landscapes in usda zones 9 and above. This cultivar bears vibrant coralcoloured flowers in profusion during the warmer months of the year. Its compact habit, evergreen foliage, and abundance of bright red to orange blooms make it a favorite for hedge and foundation plantings. Annapurna j, amarnath pv, amar kumar d, ramakrishna sv, raghavan kv 2003 antimicrobial activity of ixora coccinea leaves. Ixora plant care learn about growing an ixora bush.
Firecracker is a bushy plant that has red flowers that grow on the ends of the leaves. Plant details information about ixora coccinea plant. If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24hour emergency poison hotline directly at 18884264435. The large flower clusters come in red, orange, yellow and pink, and its also known as jungle. Sometimes called flame of the woods, ixora is a member of the rubiacea family which includes coffee, gardenia. Ixora shrubs are known for their large corymbs of bright florets. Very popular landscaping plant, covered in starry vermilionred. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 562 species. Coral fire, ixora gardeners best plants waterwise, indoor.
Where not hardy, it makes a wonderful flowering plant when grown in containers and can be protected during winter. Used widely in tropical and sub tropical climates and a flowering hedge or feature in a container these long flowering plants range in height from. Ixora, fiery love, flame of the woods, jungle flame. Springtime at the florida botanical gardens is a riot of color. Ixora coccinea or jungle geranium, flame of the woods. Ixora is used as hedges around commercial properties. Media in category ixora coccinea the following 200 files are in this category, out of 309 total.
While using scientific names to identify plants can be helpful in avoiding confusion between common names, figuring out how to pronounce a word written in latin can be tricky. A tropical beauty prized for its pompom clusters of hot pink flowers. Clusters of scarlet tubular flowers resembling small firecrackers provide reliable color from spring through fall. Also known as flame of the woods or jungle flame, ixora ixora coccinia is an evergreen shrub with a rounded shape and attractive, glossy foliage.
Ixora university of florida, institute of food and agricultural sciences. Coral fire jungle flame ixora coccinea is a bushy, gently rounded shrub with oblong or obovate to elliptic, glossy mid to deep green leaves, 24in 510cm long. Maui yellow jungle flame ixora coccinea is a bushy, gently rounded shrub with oblong or obovate to elliptic, glossy mid to deep green leaves, 24in 510cm long. Ixora also grows commonly in subtropical climates in the united states, such as florida.
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