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Genus Ixora Family Rubiaceae

Description: Shrubs or small trees.

Leaves opposite, occasionally in whorls of 3; stipules interpetiolar, sheathing, acuminate.

Inflorescences terminal corymbs or panicles; floral bracts at base of inflorescence free. Flowers often 3 together, bisexual, protandrous. Calyx tube 4- or 5-toothed or lobed. Corolla tubular, 4- or 5-lobed, contorted in bud. Anthers usually exserted. Ovary 2- or 3-locular; ovules one per loculus. Style shorter than or equal to corolla lobes; stigmas 2.

Fruit a drupe usually with 2, 1-seeded pyrenes.


Distribution and occurrence: World: 400 species, pantropical. Australia: 6 species (most species endemic), Qld, N.S.W., N.T., W.A.

Text by S. McCune
Taxon concept:

One species in NSW: Ixora beckleri

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