species 38,392 observations

Jungle Flame

Ixora coccinea

Field notes

Ixora coccinea (also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame or pendkuli) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes. It is the national flower of Suriname.

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31 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Saddleback Caterpillar Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Cactus Lady Beetle 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Large Orange Sulphur, Polydamas Swallowtail, Cloudless Sulphur, Gulf Fritillary 29

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam
Soil pH: Acid
Habit: Multi stemmed Rounded
Plant type: Shrub

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.