Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
955418

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 5: 573 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954756



Common Names

  • Grandis Alyxia
  • Grandis Riceflower
  • Grandis Beadvine


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Description

Alyxia grandis (also called 'Large-leaved Alyxia' and 'Large-leaved Paperbark', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a smooth, white bark with a glossy sheen and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. It is found in open forests and woodlands in the eastern parts of Australia, and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia grandis is used for its fragrant oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and other products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. The leaves are used as a tea and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia grandis is a white or cream-colored, urn-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule containing a single seed. The seedling has a single, straight stem with a rounded, bluish-green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia grandis is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Alyxia grandis

Alyxia grandis can be found in Australia.

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-7277: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.