| Ixora laxiflora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Ixora |
| Species: | I. laxiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Ixora laxiflora | |
Ixora laxiflora is a shrub or small tree with fragrant white colored flowers belonging to the family Rubiaceae. [1]
Ixora laxiflora is a shrub or small tree that sometimes grows up to a maximum height of 15 metres (49 ft). [2] Leaves are elliptic to obovate in shape, margins entire, the longest reaches up to 20 centimetres (8 in) long and 8 centimetres (3 in) wide, the apex is acuminate while base tend to be wedged shaped. Inflorescence is a terminal branched corymbose, axis is reddish with leafy bracts growing at base of the inflorescence; flowers are white or pink, corolla tube is slender up to 2–3 centimetres (0.8–1.2 in) long. [2]
Occurs in West Africa, from Guinea Bissau westwards to Ghana. Found in moist and gallery forests and along streams. [2]
Extracts is used in ethnomedicine for pain management. [3]
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