Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
magnifolia
ID:
955916

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Queensland Agric. J. 25: 10 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955254

Common Names

  • Alyxia Magnifolia
  • Magnificent Alyxia
  • Magnificent-Leaved Alyxia

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Description

Alyxia magnifolia (also called Magnificent 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 magnifolia 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 flower of Alyxia magnifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia magnifolia is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Alyxia magnifolia

Alyxia magnifolia is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

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-7326: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.