Friday, 31 May 2013

IXORA COCCINEA

Ixora coccinea (or jungle geranium, flame of the woods, and jungle flame) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in subtropical gardens and landscapes. Its name derives from an Indian deity.

I. coccinea is a dense, multi-branched evergreen shrub, commonly 1.2–2 m in height, but capable of reaching up to 3.6 m high. It has a rounded form, with a spread that may exceed its height. The glossy, leathery, oblong leaves are about 10 cm long, with entire margins, and are carried in opposite pairs or whorled on the stems. Small tubular, scarlet flowers in dense rounded clusters 5–13 cm across are produced almost all year long.

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2 comments:

  1. Gemma Wiseman31 May 2013 at 12:43

    Such a wonderful colour! Love the bunching of tiny flowers into a rosette!

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  2. Unknown1 June 2013 at 13:17

    Both flowers and leaves are very pretty.

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