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Ixora coccinea

Genus: Ixora - Species: coccinea - Family: Rubiaceae

Phonetic Spelling: ik-ZOR-ah kock-SIN-ee-uh

Common Names:

  • Flame of the Woods
  • Iron Tree
  • Ixora
  • Jungle Flame
  • Jungle Geranium
  • Maui sunset

Tags

full sun tolerant
shrub
evergreen
evergreen shrub
shrub borders
yellow flowers
acidic soils tolerant
non-toxic for horses
non-toxic for dogs
non-toxic for cats
red flowers
orange flowers
moist soil
well-drained soil
loamy soils tolerant

Quick Facts

  • Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • 10a
    • 10b
    • 11a
    • 11b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Western & South India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh to Indo-China

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Ixora coccinea
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