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.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2013-04-25 / Modified: 2017-12-25
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