SK 3611 15 August 2022
Plantaholic Sheila.
- Pacific
- Southwestern Pacific
- Gilbert Is.
- Northwestern Pacific
- Caroline Is., Marianas, Marshall Is.
- Southwestern Pacific
Plantaholic Sheila.
Ixora casei, commonly called flame of the woods or everblooming ixora, is an evergreen shrub that that typically grows to 6-9' tall. It is native to the Caroline Islands (Micronesia), but is now widely grown in tropical areas around the world. Woody stems are clad with opposite, sharp-pointed, elliptic to oblong, bright green leaves (each to 10-12" long). Tubular, 4-petaled, bright red flowers bloom in coyrmbose cymes (each to 8" wide) throughout the year. Flowers are followed by round dark purple/black fruits (drupes)."
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"Noteworthy Characteristics
Ixora coccinea, commonly called flame of the woods or jungle geranium, is a rounded evergreen shrub that that typically grows to 4-6' (less frequently to 10') tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka and southeast Asia, but is now widely grown in tropical areas around the world. It has become a very popular flowering shrub in southern Florida. Woody stems are clad with opposite, leathery, elliptic to oblong, glossy, dark green leaves (each to 4" long). Tubular, 4-petaled, bright red flowers bloom in coyrmbose cymes (each to 5" wide). Primary bloom is in summer, but sporadic bloom occurs throughout the year. Flowers are followed by round dark purple/black fruits (drupes)."
Saroj Kasaju
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