익소라(Ixora)

학명 : Ixora sp.

분류 : 꼭두서니과(Rubiaceae)

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사진 : 2022.02.27 인천대공원 온실

 

 

 

 

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Ixora is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It is the only genus in the tribe Ixoreae. It consists of tropical evergreen trees and shrubs and holds around 562 species.[1] Though native to the tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world, its centre of diversity is in Tropical Asia. Ixora also grows commonly in subtropical climates in the United States, such as Florida where it is commonly known as West Indian jasmine. Other common names include viruchi, kiskaara, kepale, rangan, kheme, ponna, chann tanea, techi, pan, siantan, jarum-jarum/jejarum, jungle flame, jungle geranium, and cruz de Malta, among others. The 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. It is also a popular choice for hedges in parts of South East Asia. In tropical climates they flower year round and are commonly used in Hindu worship, as well as in ayurveda and Indian folk medicine.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ixora

 

국표식 등재종

Ixora duffii T.Moore 익소라 두피

Ixora coccinea L. 익소라 코키네아

Ixora coccinea f. lutea (Hutch.) Fosberg & H. H. Sachet 익소라 코키네아 루테아

Ixora chinensis Lam. 익소라 키넨시스