Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
796776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Senghas & G.Gerlach) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 95 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796109



Common Names

  • Ixyophora aurantiaca
  • Aurantiaca
  • Ixyophora


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Description

Ixyophora aurantiaca (also called Orange-flowered Ixyophora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub with green, oval-shaped leaves and small, orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ixyophora aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ixyophora aurantiaca are small and orange, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ixyophora aurantiaca is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Ixyophora aurantiaca

Ixyophora aurantiaca is native to tropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Ixyophora aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ixyophora aurantiaca?

Ixyophora aurantiaca

What is the common name of Ixyophora aurantiaca?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Ixyophora aurantiaca?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334637: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.
Günter Gerlach (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Gerlach' in the authors string.