A very incompletely known species. We have followed the treatment of PROSEA[], who place Ixora longituba (Miq.) Boerl. as a synonym of Ixora macrantha. However, if Ixora longituba is seen as distinct, then the entry for [] in plant uses shoud be transferred to that species[].

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General Information

Ixora macrantha is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 6 metres tall[].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a dyestuff.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Indonesia.

Habitat

Humid forests in the mountains at elevations of 1,000 - 1,700 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	4.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and in partial shade[]. Grows best in a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The pulverised roots and twigs are used to give a red or reddish-brown colour to basket work[].
A decoction of the twigs is used for dyeing rattan[].
The root sap is used for dyeing matting and basketry red[].

Propagation

Seed -
Cuttings of short-jointed, semi-ripe, non-flowering wood. Pot each cutting up singly and keep in a humid, shaded position at around 25°c until rooted[].
Air layering

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