Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 67: 418 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281777
Common Names
- Ixoroides Phaleria
- Ixoroides False Rosemary
- False Rosemary Ixoroides
Description
Phaleria ixoroides (also called Ixoroides Phaleria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a light green foliage and small white flowers. It is native to Indonesia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phaleria ixoroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Phaleria ixoroides flower is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaleria ixoroides is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in the summer or by seed sown in the spring.
Where to Find Phaleria ixoroides
Phaleria ixoroides is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil.
Phaleria ixoroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaleria ixoroides?
Phaleria ixoroides
What is the common name of Phaleria ixoroides?
Ixora-like Phaleria
What is the natural habitat of Phaleria ixoroides?
Forests and woodlands
Species in the Phaleria genus
Phaleria nisidai,
Phaleria octandra,
Phaleria biflora,
Phaleria capitata,
Phaleria disperma,
Phaleria longituba,
Phaleria okapensis,
Phaleria pilistyla,
Phaleria acuminata,
Phaleria angustifolia,
Phaleria chermsideana,
Phaleria clerodendron,
Phaleria coccinea,
Phaleria elegans,
Phaleria glabra,
Phaleria ixoroides,
Phaleria lanceolata,
Phaleria montana,
Phaleria pubiflora,
Phaleria macrocarpa,
Phaleria nishidae,
Phaleria pentecostalis,
Phaleria perrottetiana,
Phaleria pulchra,
Phaleria sogerensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,