Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
955449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 309 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954787



Common Names

  • Hainan Alyxia
  • Hainan Gynopogon
  • Hainan False-raspberry


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Description

Alyxia hainanensis (also called Hainan Alyxia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has a smooth, grey-brown bark and lanceolate leaves. It grows in open forests and woodlands in temperate and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia hainanensis 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 hainanensis is a white to cream color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small, oval-shaped and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a rounded crown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia hainanensis is a small evergreen tree native to Hainan Island, China. It grows to a height of up to 10m and has a rounded crown. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a sandy soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, well-lit location until roots form.

Where to Find Alyxia hainanensis

Alyxia hainanensis can be found in China.

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-7280: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.