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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.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Diarrhoea}}, {{Uses|Ulcers}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pains}}, {{Uses|Hiccups}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Bloodshot eyes}}, {{Uses|Sores}}.
  
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'''Ixora coccinea'''(also known as jungle geranium, flame of the woods or jungle flame) 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.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Fruits}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}.
  
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'''USES'''
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==Chemical Composition==
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Phytochemical studies indicate that the plant contains the phytochemicals lupeol, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, sitosterol, rutin, lecocyanadin, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and glycosides of kaempferol and quercetin.
  
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#The leaves and bark are used as a remedy for diarrhoea.
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==Common names==
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#The leaves are used externally to treat sores, ulcers etc.
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=Chethi|sa=Bakul|ta=Vedchi|te=|hi=Rugmini|en=Ixora, Jungle geranium}}
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#The roots are said to be analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, sedative and stomachic. They are reported to stimulate gastric secretions and bile, and to provide relief in abdominal pains. They are used in the treatment of hiccups, fever, gonorrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea and dysentery.
 
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#The roots are applied externally to treat sores and chronic ulcers, and also to treat headache. A decoction or infusion of the roots is administered to clear the urine. In Thailand, the roots or flowers are used as anti-inflammatory and antidiarrhoeal drugs, astringent, tranquilizer and appetite stimulant.
 
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#An infusion of the flowers and bark is used in the treatment of blood-shot eyes.
 
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#A decoction of the flowers or the bark is employed as a lotion against eye troubles, sores and ulcers.
 
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#The plant is occasionally used to treat fevers.
 
  
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
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===Rasa===
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===Guna===
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===Veerya===
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===Vipaka===
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===Karma===
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===Prabhava===
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Evergreen shrub}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Stipulate|Ramal and cauline, opposite decussate, stipulate, sessile, ovate to elliptical, entire, acute, unicostate reticulate venation, green}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Bisexual|2.5 cm long|Bright yellow|4 stamens|Bracteate, pedicellate, complete, hermaphrodite, actinomorphic, tetramerous, epigynous, large, showy, corolla tube very long.Calyx made up of sepals 4, gamosepalous,green, valvate, very short in comparison to corolla}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Simple|6-8cm|It's Flowering and Fruiting time is Througout the year but best during the rains|Small, endospermic}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}, {{Propagation|Air layering}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Prefers a partially shaded position. Grows best in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Propagate Ixora coccinea from stem cuttings 5-8cm (2-3 inch) long taken in spring. <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Trophical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Sub trophical area}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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0. Faja Lobi bloem (mooi).jpg
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Anartia fatima-IMG 0704.JPG
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Anartia fatima-IMG 0705.JPG
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.efloraofgandhinagar.in/shrub/ixora-coccinea Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.plantsrescue.com/ixora-coccinea/ Cultivation Details]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e515 Lxora coccinea on missouri botanical garden]
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* [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Ixora-Coccinea-Cid1126 Lxora coccinea-uses, benefits, side effects, nutrients]
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* [http://www.comfsm.fm/~dleeling/botany/1999/vhp/ixora_coccinea.html cultural use of Lxora coccinea]
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* [https://floridata.com/Plants/Rubiaceae/Ixora+coccinea/1031 Lxora coccinea on floridata]
 
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[[Category:Rubiaceae]]

Latest revision as of 16:52, 21 May 2020

Jungle geranium, Rugmini, Ixora coccinea

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.

Uses

Diarrhoea, Ulcers, Abdominal pains, Hiccups, Fever, Dysentery, Headache, Bloodshot eyes, Sores.

Parts Used

Fruits, Flowers.

Chemical Composition

Phytochemical studies indicate that the plant contains the phytochemicals lupeol, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, sitosterol, rutin, lecocyanadin, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and glycosides of kaempferol and quercetin.

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi Rugmini
Malayalam Chethi
Tamil Vedchi
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Bakul
English Ixora, Jungle geranium


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Evergreen shrub

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Stipulate Ramal and cauline, opposite decussate, stipulate, sessile, ovate to elliptical, entire, acute, unicostate reticulate venation, green

[1]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual 2.5 cm long Bright yellow 4 stamens Bracteate, pedicellate, complete, hermaphrodite, actinomorphic, tetramerous, epigynous, large, showy, corolla tube very long.Calyx made up of sepals 4, gamosepalous,green, valvate, very short in comparison to corolla

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Simple 6-8cm It's Flowering and Fruiting time is Througout the year but best during the rains Small, endospermic {{{5}}} {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings, Air layering.

How to plant/cultivate

Prefers a partially shaded position. Grows best in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Propagate Ixora coccinea from stem cuttings 5-8cm (2-3 inch) long taken in spring. [2]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Trophical area, Sub trophical area.

Photo Gallery

  • 0. Faja Lobi bloem (mooi).jpg
  • Anartia fatima-IMG 0704.JPG
  • Anartia fatima-IMG 0705.JPG

References

  1. ↑ Morphology
  2. ↑ Cultivation Details

External Links

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