Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
manusiana
ID:
955936

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea 45: 71 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955274

Common Names

  • Alyxia Manusiana
  • Manus's Alyxia
  • Manus Alyxia

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Description

Alyxia manusiana (also called Manus Island 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 manusiana is used as an ornamental tree and for timber production. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia manusiana is a white or creamy white color, with a cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, woody capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, round, green leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia manusiana 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 manusiana

Alyxia manusiana is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

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-7328: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.