Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
longiloba
ID:
955850

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea 45: 67 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955188

Common Names

  • Longiloba Alyxia
  • Alyxia Longiloba
  • Longiloba Alyxia

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Description

Alyxia longiloba (also called Long-leaved Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, growing up to 8 m in height. It is native to Australia, occurring in the south-west of Western Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including sandplains, low hills, and along drainage lines.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia longiloba is a species of shrub that is native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have a calming effect. The wood of this species is also used in furniture making and for firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alyxia longiloba are white, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia longiloba is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and can be found in a variety of habitats, including rainforest, dry sclerophyll forest, and coastal heath. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seed should be sown in a sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Alyxia longiloba

Alyxia longiloba is found in New South Wales, in the Kybean Range and in the south-east of the state.

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-7319: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.