Ixora Sp (Keeranmaa)



Kingdom:Plantae
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Ixora


The Ixora is a heavy blooming compact plant that has four-petaled, star shaped flowers. It is commonly called "Keeranmaa" in Maldives and is commonly found in some gardens in Male' including the Sultan's Park and in the Hukuru Miskih.

Other common names include Flame of the woods, Jungle Flame and Jungle Geranium.