Ixora chinensis

Ixora chinensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Ixora
Species:
I. chinensis
Binomial name
Ixora chinensis
Synonyms

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Ixora chinensis, commonly known as Chinese ixora, is a species of plant of the genus Ixora.[2] It is a shrub native to southeastern China, Indochina, and the Philippines.[3]

Distribution

This species is native to Cambodia, southeastern China, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. It has been introduced into Bangladesh, the Caroline Islands, Colombia, Peninsular Malaysia, and the Marianas.[3]

Growth form and ecology

Ixora chinensis is a shrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.[3]

Synonyms

The Catalogue of Life recognises the following synonyms:[2]

References

  1. ^ de Kok, R. 2024. Ixora chinensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2024: e.T198191809A203234326. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-1.RLTS.T198191809A203234326.en. Accessed 19 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Species Details : Ixora chinensis Lam". Catalogue of Life. Archived from the original on 24 September 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Ixora chinensis Lam". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 March 2026.

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