Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
956413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiteau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 18: 452 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955751

Common Names

  • Alyxia Opositifolia
  • Opposite-leaved Alyxia
  • Opposite-leaved Paperbark

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Description

Alyxia oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to New South Wales and Victoria. It has smooth grey bark, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in clusters of three, white flowers and cup-shaped to hemispherical fruit. It grows in rocky sites in heath or low woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia oppositifolia is often used for its timber, firewood, and essential oils. It is also used in landscaping, as a windbreak, and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia oppositifolia is a small, white to cream-colored, five-petalled flower. The seed of Alyxia oppositifolia is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings of Alyxia oppositifolia have a single, round, light green cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia oppositifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seed bed in spring. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Alyxia oppositifolia

Alyxia oppositifolia can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

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-7376: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Boiteau (1911-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiteau' in the authors string.