Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gynopogon
ID:
955429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 4: 440 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954767



Common Names

  • Hainan Alyxia
  • Hainan Gynopogon
  • Hainan False-raspberry


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Description

Alyxia gynopogon (also called Native Gardenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Australia. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers that are fragrant and bell-shaped. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, woodlands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia gynopogon is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. The leaves are also used to make tea. It is also used as a timber tree and for honey production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia gynopogon 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 gynopogon 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 gynopogon

Alyxia gynopogon 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-7278: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.