Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
obovatifolia
ID:
956201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 306 (1920 publ. 1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955539

Common Names

  • Alyxia obovatifolia
  • Coral Vine
  • Coral Vine Plant

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Description

Alyxia obovatifolia (also called Obovate-leaved Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with smooth, greyish-brown bark. It is native to New South Wales and grows in sandy soils in heathland and woodland. It has a dense, spreading crown and its leaves are obovate-shaped and dull grey-green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia obovatifolia is used for its wood, which is used for timber, firewood, and fuel. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and perfumery. The leaves are used in traditional medicine and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia obovatifolia is white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia obovatifolia is a hardy species that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny position and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Alyxia obovatifolia

Alyxia obovatifolia is native to Australia, where it is found in the south-eastern parts of the continent.

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-7355: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.