Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
multistriata
ID:
956095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 131 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955433

Common Names

  • Multi-striped Alyxia
  • Multi-striped Waxflower
  • Multi-striped Vine

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Description

Alyxia multistriata (also called Multistriate Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub, growing up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia, and is found in open woodlands and mallee shrublands. It has a smooth, grey to brown bark, and its leaves are a glossy green, lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia multistriata is used as an ornamental tree in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects. Its leaves can be used for essential oils, and the bark can be used for tanning leather. The leaves can also be used for tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alyxia multistriata are white and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia multistriata is a small shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Alyxia multistriata

Alyxia multistriata 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-7344: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.