Alyxia ganophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60: 314 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954660
Common Names
- Ganophylla Alyxia
- Ganophylla Riceflower
- Ganophylla Beadvine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alyxia ganophylla (also called Red-flowered Mallee, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape, and its bark is smooth and grey-brown in color.
Uses & Benefits
Alyxia ganophylla is used as an ornamental shrub, for its fragrant foliage, and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and as an erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alyxia ganophylla are white and have a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alyxia ganophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and will tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Alyxia ganophylla
Alyxia ganophylla is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian and Guangdong.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7268: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.