In its native range, the species occurs in undisturbed mixed dipterocarp forests, in secondary forests (usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant), on hillsides and ridges and on alluvial sites and along rivers and streams. It is found in elevations up to 700 m. Usually on clay rich soils, but also on sandy and ultramafic soils. Understorey of lowland forest to 1000m.
Distribution in Singapore
Sarimbun, Choa Chu Kang, Serangoon Road, Mandai, and Chestnut
Distribution worldwide
Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo (throughout the island), Celebes.
Flowering and fruiting
Free flowering
Dispersal
Wildlife interactions
Caterpillar Food Plant, Butterfly Food Plant
Light conditions
Sunny
Soil conditions
Water
Remarks
Additional references
Lim, T. K. (2014). Ixora javanica. InÊEdible Medicinal and Non Medicinal PlantsÊ(pp. 745-747). Springer, Dordrecht. Middleton, D.J., Leong-?korni?kov‡, J. & Lindsay, S. (ed.). 2019. Flora of Singapore, Volume 13. Singapore: National Parks Board. x + 654 pp.