Description
Alyxia buxifolia (also called Box-Leaved Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, round, purple-black fruits. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Alyxia buxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyxia buxifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.