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| Frequency: | Rare (only known from 2 collections) |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Type location: |
Maiko NP, DR Congo |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | nana: dwarf |
| Habitat: | In evergreen raiforest. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 500 m (approx) |
| Flowering time: | Jun |
| Worldwide distribution: | Only known from DR Congo. |
| Botanical divisions: | VI |
| Growth form(s): | Shrub under 2 m. |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
De Block, P. (1998). The African species of Ixora (Rubiaceae - Pavetteae) Opera Botanica Belgica 9 National Botanic Garden of Belgium, Meise. Pages 134 - 135. (Includes a picture). De Block, P. (2020). Rubiaceae Tribu V. Ixorae Flore d'Afrique Centrale Nouvelle Serie Jardin Botanique Meise, Belgique Pages 20 - 23. (Includes a picture). Robbrecht, E. & Lejoly, J. (1982). Une espece nouvelle d'Ixora (Rubiaceae - Coffeeae) du Zaire Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 52(3/4) Pages 487 - 489. Protologue (Includes a picture). |