Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
956063

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 356 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955401

Common Names

  • Monticola Alyxia
  • Monticola Waxflower
  • Monticola Vine

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Description

Alyxia monticola (also called Mountain Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can grow up to 1m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its bark is smooth and grey, and its leaves are lanceolate and green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia monticola is used for its wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and paper production. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves can be used as a tea for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia monticola is white, with a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule, containing several small seeds. The seedlings are usually short and spindly, with grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia monticola is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seed should be sown in a seed raising mix and lightly covered. Keep the seed moist and in a warm position until germination occurs.

Where to Find Alyxia monticola

Alyxia monticola 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-7341: Based on the initial data import
Charles Budd Robinson (1871-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Rob.' in the authors string.