| Etymology | Genus | After the name of a Malabar deity, Iswara |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Pendent or Hanging; referring to the flowers | |
| Family | Rubiaceae | |
| Synonyms | Ixora candida Ridl., Ixora parkinsoniana Craib | |
| Common Names | Pink Needles | |
| Status | Native: Endangered | |
| Form | Shrub | |
| Native Distribution | Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Singapore, Borneo | |
Diagnostics:
Ixora pendula is a shrub that can be found in our Central Catchment and Bukit Timah Nature Reserves. It can be easily recognised from the white and pink flowers which hang downwards. Otherwise, identification is difficult.
Interesting Facts:
The variety of the Pink Needles found in Singapore is Ixora pendula var. pendula.
The Pink Needles in a primary rainforest of the Central Catchment.
Leaf underside.
Leaf upperside.
Stipule.
Diagnostic pendulous inflorescence.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2014-04-06 / Modified: 2017-12-25
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