Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
podocarpa
ID:
956536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. Descript. Pl. Nov. Herb. Van Heurckiani 2: 197 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955874

Common Names

  • Podocarpa Alyxia
  • Podocarpa Rattan
  • Podocarpa Vine

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Description

Alyxia podocarpa (also called Podocarp Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Philippines. It has a smooth, green bark and grows up to 4 meters in height. It prefers sandy soils and is commonly found in shrublands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia podocarpa is used as a source of timber, firewood, and for its essential oils. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia podocarpa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia podocarpa 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 podocarpa

Alyxia podocarpa 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-7388: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Henri Ferdinand Van Heurck (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Heurck' in the authors string.