Ixora plant named ‘Vista6’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Ixora plant named Vista6 is disclosed, characterized by white flowers and large, dark green foliage. Plants are more vigorous than typical for white flowering Ixora. The new variety is a Ixora, typically produced as an ornamental plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Ixora plant named Vista6 as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPH

(1) The accompanying photograph illustrates in full color a typical plant of Vista6 grown outdoors at a commercial nursery in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. This plant is approximately 6 months old, shown in a five inch pot. The photograph was taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(2) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2007, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe a Vista6 plant. This plant was grown in a greenhouse in a commercial 6 inch pot, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. The plant described is approximately 6 months old and consists of 3 rooted cuttings in 1 pot. Temperatures ranged from 15 C. at night and 18 C. to 24 C. during the day. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments were given to the plants. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Ixora taiwanensis Vista6.

PROPAGATION

(3) Time to initiate roots: About 30 days at approximately 25 C. Root description: Roots are moderately dense, well branched, semi-woody. Time to produce a rooted plant: Approximately 6 to 12 weeks. Root color: Near RHS Grey-Brown 199D.

PLANT

(4) Growth habit: This plant is an upright tender perennial, suitable for outdoor garden use in warm climates. Pot size of plant described: 5 inch. Height: 20 cm. Plant spread: 20 cm. Shape: Oval to round. Main stem color: Near RHS Grey-Brown 199B. Main stem texture: Very slightly scaly. Branching characteristics: Not free branching, moderate branching can be achieved with pinching. Length of primary lateral branches: Average 8 cm. Quantity of primary lateral branches: 3 per plant. Characteristics of primary lateral branches: Diameter.Approximately 3 to 7 mm. Color.Near RHS Greyed-Green 191A. Texture.Rough, somewhat scaly. Internode length: 0.9 cm to 1.3 cm.

FOLIAGE

(5) Leaf: Arrangement.Opposite, simple. Quantity.Approximately 12 to 16 per branch. Average length.Average range about 3.5 cm to 4.2 cm. Average width.Average range about 1.3 cm to 1.5 cm. Shape of blade.Oblong. Apex.Broad acute. Base.Attenuate. Margin.Entire. Aspect.Very slight undulation. Texture of top surface.Smooth. Texture of bottom surface.Smooth. Appearance of top surface.Glossy. Appearance of bottom surface.Matte. Color. Young foliage upper side.Near RHS Green 137A. Young foliage under side.Near RHS Green 137D. Mature foliage upper side.Near RHS Green 137A. Mature foliage under side.Near RHS Green 137C. Venation.Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: Mid-vein RHS 143C, lateral indistinguishable from blade. Venation color under side: Mid-vein RHS Yellow-Green 145C. Petiole.None.

FLOWER

(6) Normal flowering period: Continuous to intermittent flower year round in Puerto Rico. Inflorescence: Form.Somewhat flat simple umbel. Width of entire inflorescence.Average 6.5 cm. Height of entire inflorescence.Average 4.3 cm. Quantity of individual flowers in inflorescence.Average of 15. Flower longevity on plant: Approximately 10 days. Quantity of inflorescence per plant: Average 8 to 12. Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.Linear tube, ending in a broader oblong apex. Length.Total, including tube 4.5 cm. 9 mm apex. Diameter.Tube 2 mm. Apex 4 mm. Color.Tube near RHS Yellow-Green 145A. Apex begins near RHS Yellow-Green 145C, turns near RHS White 155D closer to bud opening. Individual flower: Form/type.Single, tubular flowers opening at the apex into 4 or 5 distinct petals. Apex diameter.2.2 cm. Tube diameter.2 mm. Length.Average 4.0 cm. Petals: 4 or 5 petals fully fused into a long tubular symmetrical flower, outwardly flared at apex. Unfused petal section cruciform if 4, whorled if 5. Non-overlapping. Apex.Broad acute or rounded. Base.Fused. Texture.All surfaces glabrous. Unfused petal shape.Narrow ovate. Margin.Entire. Aspect.Unfused section strongly rolled downward. Color. Unfused section, immature.RHS White 155D, upper and lower surfaces. Tube immature outside surface.RHS Yellow-Green 145B. Tube immature inside surface.RHS Yellow-Green 145C. Upper section, mature.RHS White N155D, upper and lower surfaces. Tube mature outside surface.RHS Yellow-Green 145A. Tube mature inside surface.RHS Yellow-Green 145A. Calyx: Reduced, formed of 5 fused sepals. Shape.Star-shaped. Length.5 mm. Width.6 mm. Sepal tip.Acute. Base.Fused Margin.Entire. Texture.Glabrous all surfaces. Color.Inner surface: Near Yellow-Green 144A. Outer surface: Near Yellow-Green 144A. Peduncles: Length.Average 3 mm. Diameter.5 mm. Angle.Approximately 15 to the lateral branch. Strength.Strong. Texture.Scaly. Color.Near RHS Yellow-Green 144A. Pedicels: Not present. Fragrance: Moderately strong musky scent.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(7) Stamens: Number.4 or 5. Length.Adnate to tube, separating at tube opening. 3 mm long separation. Colored near RHS Green-Yellow 145B. Anthers: Length.Approximately 0.5 mm. Color.Near RHS Yellow 7A. Pollen.Color RHS Yellow 13A. Quantity: Scant. Pistil: Number.1. Length.3.5 cm. Style.Length: 3.4 cm. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 145D. Stigma.Shape: 2 parted. Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green 147A. Ovary Color: Near RHS Yellow Green 145D.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(8) Seeds and fruits: Seed production not observed. Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to diseases or pests has been observed in this variety. Temperature tolerance: Tolerates high temperatures to at least 40 degrees Celsius. Frost is not tolerated. Drought tolerance: No drought tolerance.