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Ixora coccinea
I. coccinea is a dense, multi-branched evergreen shrub, commonly 4–6 ft (1.2–2 m) in height, but capable of reaching up to 12 ft (3.6 m) high. It has a rounded form, with a spread that may exceed its height. The glossy, leathery, oblong leaves are about 4 in (10 cm) long, with entire margins, and are carried in opposite pairs or whorled on the stems. Small tubular, scarlet flowers in dense rounded clusters 2-5 in (5–13 cm) across are produced almost all year long.
Ixora thrives in full sun in moist but well-drained acid soil but can tolerate some shade. *please add more*
Most of the flowers have four petals, and I was lucky enough to find the single one that has five! Kind of like finding a four-leaf clover! It is so beautiful :) *I am not sure if it is the right Ixora plant, the genus Ixora is so diverse!
Spotted on Aug 27, 2012
Submitted on Sep 5, 2012
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I found a two 5 leafed santan in a small bundle that I found laying on the streets while walking, I picked it up but soon dropped it in our garden because I know it's already dead. I now know how uncommon it is to find five-leafed santan because of this post, thanks.
I think red is more common than the yellow ones too :D
A rich color, we have mostly red-orange flowers!