Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
955398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 634 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954736

Common Names

  • Gracilis Alyxia
  • Gracilis Bushy Lignum
  • Gracilis Lignum

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Description

Alyxia gracilis (also called 'Slender-leaved Alyxia' and 'Slender-leaved Paperbark', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a smooth, white bark with a glossy sheen and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. It is found in open forests and woodlands in the eastern parts of Australia, and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia gracilis is used for its fragrant oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and other products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. The leaves are used as a tea and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia gracilis is a white or cream-colored, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, woody capsule with a pointed end. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia gracilis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 m tall. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in dry sclerophyll forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Alyxia gracilis

Alyxia gracilis is native to Australia and is found in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7275: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.