Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oblongata
ID:
956161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 523 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955499



Common Names

  • Oblong Alyxia
  • Oblong-Leaved Alyxia
  • Oblong-Fruited Alyxia


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Description

Alyxia oblongata (also called Oblong Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and smooth bark that is grey-brown in colour. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of New South Wales and the south-east of Victoria.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia oblongata is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used for aromatherapy. The leaves can also be used to make a tea, and the oil extracted from the leaves can be used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia oblongata 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 oblongata is a medium-sized evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 3 m (10 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from cuttings, which should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Rooting usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Alyxia oblongata

Alyxia oblongata 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-7351: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.