Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
luzoniensis
ID:
955890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 313 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955228

Common Names

  • Alyxia Luzoniensis
  • Luzon Alyxia
  • Luzon Waxflower

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Description

Alyxia luzoniensis (also called Luzon Ironwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in Luzon, Mindoro and Palawan. It grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia luzoniensis is an attractive ornamental tree, often used in landscaping. It is also used for timber, firewood, and as a windbreak. The leaves of this species are used to make tea, and the bark is used to make a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia luzoniensis is a white or cream-colored cup-shaped bloom. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have a single rounded leaf.

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Where to Find Alyxia luzoniensis

Alyxia luzoniensis is native to the Philippines and can be found on the island of Luzon.

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-7323: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.