Ixora coccinea

Burning Love, Jungle Geranium, Flame of the Woods, Jungle Flame
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Mental Aspiration

The Mother’s Comment

Its expression is clear, precise, and very reasonable.

Colour

Light yellow

Message of the Flower

Aspiration in the Physical

The Mother’s Comment

Manifold, simple, and joyful.

Colour

Deep red

Family

Rubiaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Dwarf', 'Super King', and 'Magnifica'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Clusters can be up to 6 inches across; individual flowers are small

Flower Texture

Waxy

Number of Petals

Four

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Evergreen shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Year-round in tropical climates; most prolific in summer

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate; prefers well-drained soil and does not tolerate waterlogging

Soil Type

Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soils

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive; thrives in temperatures above 60F (15C)

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to spider mites, scale, and fungal diseases in poor conditions

Pollinators

Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Habitat

Native to tropical and subtropical areas in Asia; widely cultivated in similar climates worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; ornamental use enhances biodiversity in gardens

Ornamental

Highly valued for landscaping, potted plants, and hedges in tropical gardens

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated

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