Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
956496

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea 45: 87 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955834

Common Names

  • Papuan Alyxia
  • Papuan Rattan
  • Papuan Vine

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Description

Alyxia papuana (also called Papuan Alyxia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with an open, spreading crown. It is native to Papua New Guinea and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, open woodlands, and along streams. It has smooth, greyish-brown bark, and its leaves are a dark green colour.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as for treating colds and flu, and for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia papuana is a small, white to cream-colored, five-petalled flower. The seed of Alyxia papuana is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings of Alyxia papuana 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 papuana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Alyxia papuana

Alyxia papuana is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found in the provinces of East Sepik and Madang.

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-7384: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.