red needle

Common name: Glossy Ixora/ Bunga Selang/ Kramat Hujan/ Penabas

Scientific name: Ixora lobbii Loudon.

genus Ixora

Synonym

Ixora aurorea var. major Ridl.

Ixora lobbii var. angustifolia King & Gamble

Ixora lobbii var. lobbii

Pavetta lobbii (Loudon) Teijsm. & Binn.

Family name: RUBIACEAE

Botanical characteristics

Trunk: small to medium sized shrub, shape similar to white needles, up to 10 m.

The leaves are oval to lanceolate, opposite, the leaves are thick, long and hard, bright green, pointed at the tip, 3.8-5.0 cm wide, 15-20 cm long.

Flowers: Flowers come together in large, flat panicles, dark red, odorless, 3.8-4.4 cm wide.

Ecological conditions

outdoor, shade

ecological conditions

Grows best in soil rich in humus. and the soil is moist

Place of origin

Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Thailand, Malaysia

Planting and propagation

Cuttings, grafting

Utilization type

herbs, ornamental plants

The roots are used as a tonic for the fire element. Relieves swelling, treats blind eyes, treats nosebleeds, treats phlegm.

Source : https://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/Plants