IXORA COCCINEA (Flame of the woods)

Ixora coccinea is a rounded evergreen shrub that typically grows to 4-6'(less frequently to 10' tall.it is a native in asia and india but now grown across the globe.
The plants posses leathery leaves, ranging from 3-6 inches and produce large clusters of tiny flowers during the summer.
Each flower chester can last between 6-8 weeks giving you a landscape and long lasting color.

Ixora coccinea is a flower used to treat diarrhea and dysentery including skin disease,cough and fever.

Benefits of Ixora coccinea

The fruits when ripe are used as a dietary source.
Widely used as a landscaping in gardens.
Used for treating skin disease
In some african & asia cultures the flowers are used for prayers, rituals, decorations during festivals.

Fun facts about ixora coccinea.
Do you know the plant is called "Flame of the woods" because of it's bright fire-look Flowers
Children often suck sweet nectar of the flowers
The plant symbolize passion and strength in cultural flower meanings.

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