Ixora brevipedunculata

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Ixora brevipedunculata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Ixora
Species:
I. brevipedunculata
Binomial name
Ixora brevipedunculata

Ixora brevipedunculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to the island Tubuai in French Polynesia.

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Rubiaceae Family of flowering plants including coffee, madder and bedstraw

The Rubiaceae are a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the coffee, madder, or bedstraw family. It consists of terrestrial trees, shrubs, lianas, or herbs that are recognizable by simple, opposite leaves with interpetiolar stipules and sympetalous actinomorphic flowers. The family contains about 13,500 species in about 620 genera, which makes it the fourth-largest angiosperm family. Rubiaceae has a cosmopolitan distribution; however, the largest species diversity is concentrated in the tropics and subtropics. Economically important species include Coffea, the source of coffee, Cinchona, the source of the antimalarial alkaloid quinine, some dye plants, and ornamental cultivars.

<i>Ixora</i>

Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is the only genus in the tribe Ixoreae. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 562 species. Though native to the tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world, its centre of diversity is in Tropical Asia. Ixora also grows commonly in subtropical climates in the United States, such as Florida where it is commonly known as West Indian jasmine. Other common names include viruchi, rangan, kheme, ponna, chann tanea, techi, pan, siantan, jarum-jarum/jejarum, jungle flame, jungle geranium, and cruz de Malta, among others. The 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. It is also a popular choice for hedges in parts of South East Asia. In tropical climates they flower year round and are commonly used in Hindu worship, as well as in ayurveda and Indian folk medicine.

<i>Ixora coccinea</i>

Ixora coccinea is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes. It is the national flower of Suriname.

Ixora calycina is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Ixora euosmia is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to southern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon.

Ixora foliosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in western Cameroon and eastern Nigeria. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Ixora johnsonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Ernakulam in the state of Kerala, India.

<i>Ixora jucunda</i>

Ixora jucunda is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Ixora lawsonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Karnataka and Kerala in India.

<i>Ixora malabarica</i>

Ixora malabarica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Karnataka and Kerala in India.

Ixora mooreensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Moorea in French Polynesia, hence its name.

Ixora nigerica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in west tropical Africa.

Ixora pudica is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Seychelles.

Ixora raiateensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Raiatea in French Polynesia, hence its name.

Ixora raivavaensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Raivavae in French Polynesia, hence its name.

Ixora saulierei is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Tamil Nadu in India.

Ixora st-johnii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to the island Huahine in French Polynesia.

Ixora stokesii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to the island Rapa-Iti in French Polynesia.

Ixora temehaniensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to the island Raiatea in French Polynesia.

<i>Ixora umbellata</i>

Ixora umbellata is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found from southern Indo-China to western Malaysia.

References

  1. Florence, J. 1998. Ixora brevipedunculata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.