Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
muguma
ID:
956073

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea 45: 76 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955411

Common Names

  • Muguma Alyxia
  • Muguma Waxflower
  • Muguma Vine

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Description

Alyxia muguma (also called Muguma, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a spreading crown and smooth bark. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia muguma 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 muguma is a white, cream, or yellowish color. The seed is a small, woody capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia muguma is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Once the seedlings have germinated, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Alyxia muguma

Alyxia muguma 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-7342: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.