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Ixora coccinea L. belongs to family Rubiaceae. Commonly, it is called as pendkul in Konkan region and also known as a flame of woods. Many species of Ixora are cultivated for ornamental purpose. I. coccinea L. is found in the coastal region, ghat region, and also associated with mangroves of Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri district. The flowers are scarlet red, therefore cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas for ornamental purpose (Kirtikar and Basu, 1935; Latha et al., 2001). Flowers are used in the treatment of dysentery and eruption. Roots of this plant are used to cure ulcer, fever, hiccough, and nausea (Alam, 2014). In Indian villages and tribal areas, fruits are eaten by children’s, local folks, and tribes (Nazarudeen, 2010). I. coccinea L. possesses a number of medicinal properties. Flowers, leaves, stem, and roots of this plant are used in Ayurveda, in folk medicines, and in the traditional system of medicine. Regular consumption of fruits is helpful to people having problem of diabetes and obesity (Baliga and Kurian, 2012). Focusing on medicinal potential of I. coccinea, germination studies were undertaken to obtain maximum seed germination. Seeds were treated with different chemicals for various period. Treatment of distilled water, cold water, hot water, and gibberellic acid (GA) was compared for best results. MATERIALS AND METHODS

Effect of pre-sowing treatment on seed germination of Ixora coccinea L.