Red Maui Ixora
by Terri Mills
Title
Red Maui Ixora
Artist
Terri Mills
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This is a close-up photo of my Red Maui Ixora flower, this shrub is at the southwest corner of my home. These are luscious green shrubs with beautiful flowers that grow in clusters. Some flower clusters on the Maui plants, are the size of softballs.
Ixora
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ixora is a genus from the family Rubiaceae, consisting of tropical evergreens and shrubs. Though native to tropical areas in Asia, especially India, ixora now grows commonly in tropical climates in the USA, such as Florida. Ixora is also commonly known as West Indian Jasmine. Other common names include: rangan, kheme, ponna, chann tanea, techi, pan, santan, jarum-jarum, Jungle flame, Jungle geranium, and many more. Plants possess leathery leaves, ranging from 3 to 6 inches in length, and produce large clusters of tiny flowers in the summer. Members of Ixora prefer acidic soil, and are suitable choices for bonsai.
Red ixora flowers are commonly used in Hindu worship, as well as in Indian folk medicine.
It is also a popular choice for hedges in parts of South East Asia, like in Thailand. In tropical climates they flower year round.
Habitats of ixora
Ixora's habitat include tropical south-east asia,southern India and Sri Lanka. It has also become a popular flower in South Florida.
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January 18th, 2010
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