Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 636 1882
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954581
Common Names
- Fascicularis Alyxia
- Fascicularis Bushy Lignum
- Fascicularis Bushywood
Description
Alyxia fascicularis (also called Native Laurel, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in New South Wales and Queensland. It prefers open forest and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alyxia fascicularis is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alyxia fascicularis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyxia fascicularis is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Alyxia fascicularis
Alyxia fascicularis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
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,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,