Alyxia solomonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Blumea 47: 51 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338856
Common Names
- Solomonensis Alyxia
- Mountain Alyxia
- Mountain Currant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alyxia solomonensis (also called 'Solomon Islands Devil', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Solomon Islands. It grows to a height of about 2 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alyxia solomonensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyxia solomonensis has small white flowers with five petals. The fruits are small, round, and black when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alyxia solomonensis can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Where to Find Alyxia solomonensis
Alyxia solomonensis is found in the Solomon Islands.
Alyxia solomonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alyxia solomonensis?
Alyxia solomonensis
What is the common name of Alyxia solomonensis?
Solomon Islands alyxia
What is the natural habitat of Alyxia solomonensis?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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-219124: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.