Javanese ixora, Jungle flame
Ixora javanica

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5-11 m tall. The leaves are opposite and simple. The flowers are 12 mm across. They are orange to red. There is a long corolla tube. The flowers are in groups. The fruit are 1 cm across. They are red to purple.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in forests up to 700 m above sea level. It is usually on hillsides but can be along rivers. It is usually on rich clay soils but can be on sandy and basic soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, West Africa

How it is used for food

The young flowers and young fruit are used in a vegetable soup.

Edible parts

Flowers, fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds or stem cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Boyu bukit, Bunga jarung, Khem, Pkakroham, Ponna-yeik, Soka api hutan, Soka jawa

Synonyms

Pavetta javanica Blume;