Iora triantha
Ixora triantha
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Marianas
Halenhardy,Halenhardy,Halenhardy,Philippines. Bureau of Science Philippines. Bureau of Science Institute of Science and Technology (Philippines) Philippines. National Science Development Board,Falanruw, Marjorie C Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station (Berkeley, Calif.) Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station (Portland, Or.)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Ixora
- Species:
- Ixora triantha
- USDA Symbol:
- IXTR
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:
- white, pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forest understories
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with warmth and consistent moisture. Fresh seeds have higher viability.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI