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.