Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
955809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 406 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955147

Common Names

  • Alyxia Linearis
  • Linear-leaved Alyxia
  • Linear-leaved Waxflower

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Description

Alyxia linearis (also called Linear-leaved Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a single stem and a dense, spreading crown. Its leaves are linear and green in color. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia linearis is used for timber, fuel, and essential oils. It is also used in landscaping, as a windbreak, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia linearis is a small white or cream-coloured cup-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule containing numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia linearis is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m in height. It is a hardy species, tolerant of a wide range of soils, and is suitable for cultivation in a range of climates. It is propagated from seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is a slow-growing species, and can be harvested for timber in as little as 10 years.

Where to Find Alyxia linearis

Alyxia linearis can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7315: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.