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Phylum:
Order:
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Genus:
Species:
fascicularis
ID:
955243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 636 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954581



Common Names

  • Fascicularis Alyxia
  • Fascicularis Bushy Lignum
  • Fascicularis Bushywood


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Description

Alyxia fascicularis (also called Native Laurel, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in New South Wales and Queensland. It prefers open forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia fascicularis is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyxia fascicularis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia fascicularis is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist.

Where to Find Alyxia fascicularis

Alyxia fascicularis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Species in the Alyxia genus

Alyxia evansii, Alyxia mucronata, Alyxia poyaensis, Alyxia solomonensis, Alyxia tropica, Alyxia veillonii, Alyxia acuminata, Alyxia angustifolia, Alyxia angustissima, Alyxia annamensis, Alyxia arfakensis, Alyxia baillonii, Alyxia balansae, Alyxia bracteolosa, Alyxia buxifolia, Alyxia cacuminum, Alyxia caletioides, Alyxia celebica, Alyxia clusiophylla, Alyxia composita, Alyxia concatenata, Alyxia cylindrocarpa, Alyxia defoliata, Alyxia efatensis, Alyxia erythrosperma, Alyxia fascicularis, Alyxia floribunda, Alyxia funingensis, Alyxia ganophylla, Alyxia glaucophylla, Alyxia globosa, Alyxia graciliflora, Alyxia gracilis, Alyxia grandis, Alyxia gynopogon, Alyxia hainanensis, Alyxia halmaheirae, Alyxia hurlimannii, Alyxia ilicifolia, Alyxia kaalaensis, Alyxia kabaenae, Alyxia kendarica, Alyxia kwalotabaa, Alyxia lackii, Alyxia lamii, Alyxia laurina, Alyxia laurina, Alyxia leucogyne, Alyxia linearis, Alyxia loeseneriana,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76662-1: Based on the initial data import