Ixora undulata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ixora undulata var. maculata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 a member of the Rubiaceae family. It is scientifically classified under the genus Ixora, specifically as the species Ixora undulata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing throughout the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring country, Bangladesh. Its presence is also well-documented in the mountainous terrains of Nepal and the East Himalaya region. Furthermore, the species is specifically noted to inhabit the lush environments of Assam. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's significant ecological footprint across South Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ixora undulata is characterized by its specific adaptation to mid-altitude tropical environments, thriving within a defined altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found at elevations ranging from a minimum of 300 m AMSL to a maximum of 1100 m AMSL. Within this ecological niche, the plant occupies various forest strata, where its survival and distribution are influenced by the moisture levels and light availability typical of these montane and sub-montane zones. The specific elevation range suggests a preference for moderate temperatures and consistent humidity, positioning it as a component of the understory or forest edge communities in its native habitat.

Elevational range max:

1100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Ixora undulata is characterized by its long-term survival strategy as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habits and architectural classification, the plant exhibits a dual nature in its life form categorization, functioning as a phanerophyte due to its woody stems that elevate its buds above the ground level. Furthermore, it can be classified as a nanophanerophyte, reflecting its specific growth stature and the way it maintains its reproductive and vegetative structures relative to the soil surface.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ixora undulata is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning primarily as a shrub. In terms of its structural habit, it acts as a self-supporting climber, possessing the physical integrity to maintain its stature without requiring external support. The plant is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial life habit rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ixora undulata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-mannitol.

D-mannitol

1. Infectious diseases

Conditions

Ixora undulata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include schistosomiasis.

Schistosomiasis

1. Infectious diseases