Scarlet Jungleflame
Ixora coccinea
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, Guam, India, Palau, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Boom Jayson
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Ixora
- Species:
- Ixora coccinea
- USDA Symbol:
- IXCO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange, yellow, pink, white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth (Acharia stimulea)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds should be sown fresh for best germination. Requires warm temperatures (70-85°F) and consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI