Synonyms: 

Pavetta coccinea (L.) Blume

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Gentianales

Family: Rubiaceae

Native:  Southeast Asia.

Common Names

English – Ixora /Jungle geranium

Malayalam – ചെത്തി

Description:

Ixora coccinea is a shrub with glossy green leaves and clusters of vibrant red, orange, or yellow flowers.Top of Form

Habitat: Semi-tropical evergreen shrub.

Distribution:  India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Uses: Ornamental plant