Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Woody shrub, able to grow up to 1 m tall and with a spread of 0.6 - 0.9 m wide. |
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| Foliage | Oblong to oblong-ovate green leaves, simple and opposite arrangement, measuring about 7 - 17 cm long. |
| Flowers | Yellow to yellowish-orange flowers borne in a cluster. |
| Fruit | Fruit colour is purplish-red. |
| Etymology | Genus Ixora refers to the name of a Malabar deity, Iswara. Species javanica means from Java. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 842 |
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| Species ID | 2137 |
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