Ixora biflora
| Ixora biflora | |
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| In rainforest near Cape Tribulation | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Ixora |
| Species: | I. biflora
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| Binomial name | |
| Ixora biflora | |
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Ixora biflora is a shrub in the family Rubiaceae growing up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) high. It is endemic to northeastern Queensland, Australia, and inhabits the understorey of well developed rainforests. Its main range extends from the vicinity of Rossville to just south of Port Douglas, with isolated occurrences as far south as Mackay.[4][5]
Taxonomy[edit]
Ixora biflora was first described by the American botanist Francis Raymond Fosberg, and his paper − titled Two Queensland Ixoras − was published in the Journal of Botany, British and Foreign in 1938.[2][3] He based his description on material collected in 1932 by L.J. Brass on the slopes of Mt Demi (a peak near Mossman Gorge).[2][4]
Subspecies[edit]
There are two subspecies, both described in Fosberg's original paper, namely I. b. var. fleckeri, and I. b. var. typica.[2][4]
Conservation[edit]
This species is listed by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science as least concern.[1] As of 19 April 2023[update], it has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Species profile—Ixora biflora". Queensland Department of Environment and Science. Queensland Government. 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Ixora biflora". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "Ixora biflora Fosberg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ a b c F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Ixora biflora". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Search: species: Ixora biflora | Occurrence records". Australasian Virtual Herbarium. Australian Government. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
External links[edit]
Data related to Ixora biflora at Wikispecies
Media related to Ixora biflora at Wikimedia Commons- View a map of historical sightings of this species at the Australasian Virtual Herbarium
- View observations of this species on iNaturalist
- View images of this species on Flickriver
