Ixora finlaysoniana Wall. ex G. Don
| Etymology | Genus | After the name of a Malabar deity, Iswara |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After George Finlayson, a Scottish naturalist | |
| Family | Rubiaceae | |
| Synonyms | Ixora findlayana B.S.Williams | |
| Common Names | Fragrant Ixora, White Siamese Ixora | |
| Status | Exotic: Casual | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | India to Indochina | |
Diagnostics
Ixora finlaysoniana is an exotic shrub that have escaped cultivation in a few localities. The leaves are oppositely arranged, elliptic in shape, and often have reddish petioles. The inflorescences are white and fragrant.
Interesting Facts
This ornamental plant can grow in full or partial sun (Ng, 2010). They appeared to be less popularly cultivated than other Ixora species.
A wild growing Fragrant Ixora.
Stipule is pointed and slightly winged. Note the reddish leaf stalk.
The upper surface of the leaf.
Underside of leaf.
Ball of white inflorescence, with close-up of flower.
A skipper feeding on the flower.
References
Ng FSP. (2010) Tropical Horticulture & Gardening. MPH Group Publishing, Malaysia. 361 pp.Teo S, KY Chong, YF Chung, BR Kurukulasuriya & HTW Tan. (2011) Casual establishment of some cultivated urban plants in Singapore. Nature in Singapore, 4: 127-133.
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2013-04-25 / Modified: 2017-12-25