Edible : Fruit, Flower
A small round evergreen shrub. It grows 0.5-2 m tall. It spreads 1.5 m wide. The leaves are glossy and deep green. They are oval and 6-18 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They are in rings of about 4. The flowers are red or yellow. They are in heads 12 cm across. The fruit is reddish-black and 6-7 mm long by 6-7 mm wide.
A tropical plant. It can grow in the subtropics. It is native to southern China where it grows between 200-800 m above sea level. It is common on hillsides. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.
Common names : Dragon-boat flower, Chinese ixora, Da'k khem, Jarum-jarum merah, Kam rotesh, Longchuanhua, Pechah periok, Pial ayam hutan, Santan tsina, Siantan hutan, Siantan jantan, Soka cina,
Synonyms :
Ixora stricta Roxb.;
Ixora amoena Wall.;
Ixora dubia Schult.;
Ixora incarnata Roxb. ex Smith;
Ixora rosea Sims.;
and others