Ixora javanica
Ixora javaica, commonly known as the Java Ixora, is a striking tropical shrub celebrated for its dense clusters of vibrant, star-shaped flowers. Native to Southeast Asia, this ornamental plant is highly valued in landscaping and traditional medicine, where its various parts are utilized for their unique therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Ixora javanica
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Ixora, as part of the species Ixora javanica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ixora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its range extends from the country of Bangladesh to the mountainous areas of the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is well-established in the landscapes of Cambodia. It is also frequently found throughout the territory of Myanmar. Finally, its distribution continues southward into the tropical environments of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ixora javanica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ferulic acid, caffeic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |