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Ixora coccinea Yellow Variety One of the few varieties of Ixora coccinea in our garden. Ixora coccinea is commonly referred to as Jungle Flame and produces fruit, which is consumed here in Trinidad and Tobago for its supposed medicinal purposes to treat gastrointestinal diseases and ulcers, although I'm not sure if it actually works. This plant is actually native to Eastern Asian countries, but was introduced to the region a very long time ago and has since become naturalised. Caribbean,Flora,Flowers,Ixora coccinea,Jungle Flame,Plantae,Plants,Trinidad and Tobago Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Ixora coccinea Yellow Variety

One of the few varieties of Ixora coccinea in our garden. Ixora coccinea is commonly referred to as Jungle Flame and produces fruit, which is consumed here in Trinidad and Tobago for its supposed medicinal purposes to treat gastrointestinal diseases and ulcers, although I'm not sure if it actually works. This plant is actually native to Eastern Asian countries, but was introduced to the region a very long time ago and has since become naturalised.

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  1. BRILLIANT! <3 They are beautiful flowers. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you Lisa, they sure are! These flowers are an absolute haven for bees and hummingbirds, and are quite easy to care for as well! Posted 4 years ago
  2. I almost missed this beauty. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Glad you saw and commented on it, Ernst:) Posted 4 years ago
  3. Intriguing texture to this plant. Reminds me somewhat of our waxflowers here in Australia. Very cool. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Ruth! I researched what waxflowers are and the texture does look similar indeed. Posted 4 years ago

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"Ixora coccinea" is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a common flowering shrub native to Southern India and Sri Lanka. It has become one of the most popular flowering shrubs in South Florida gardens and landscapes. Its name derives from an Indian deity.

Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by Wesley Goorachan
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By Wesley Goorachan

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Uploaded Jul 12, 2021. Captured Jul 11, 2021 13:40.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/10.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO100
  • 140mm