Tanamah Ornamental Flower Soka (Ixora Coccinea Rubiaceae)

In some countries the flower of Ixora is associated with courage. in ancient Tamil literature mentions the soldiers wearing flowers and leaves from this plant around their necks while going to war. The ixora flower is also a symbol of increased sexuality and passion, the flower is grown mainly in India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia and Africa.

In Indonesia, this flower is often called Soka Jawa flowers and made flower ornamental plants to decorate the yard of the house to look beautiful. Di beberapa negara bunga Ixora dikaitkan dengan keberanian. dalam sastra Tamil kuno menyebutkan tentang tentara yang mengenakan bunga dan daun dari tanaman ini di leher mereka saat pergi ke medan perang. Bunga ixora juga merupakan simbol dari peningkatan seksualitas dan gairah, bunga ini tumbuh terutama di India, Sri Lanka, Asia Tenggara dan Afrika.

Di Indonesia, bunga ini sering disebut bunga Soka Jawa dan dijadikan tanaman hias bunga untuk menghiasi pekarangan rumah agar terlihat indah.