Family Name: Rubiaceae

Synonyms: Pavetta congesta, Ixora griffithii

Common Name: Malayan Ixora, Jarum-jarum, Khem Deang

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub, Tree (Small (6m-15m), Shrubby (1m-5m))

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Shrubby

Maximum Height : 2 m to 7 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Semi-Shade

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Maintenance Requirements : Moderate

Propagation Method : Seed, Stem Cutting