Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pugio
ID:
956602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 61: 182 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955940



Common Names

  • Pugio Alyxia
  • Pugio
  • Pugio Vine


Searching for Alyxia pugio? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Alyxia pugio (also called Finger-leafed Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with glossy green leaves. It is native to Australia, where it is found in open forests and woodlands. It prefers well-drained soils in areas with a temperate climate.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia pugio is used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and traditional medicines. It is also used as a source of food for koalas, and its leaves are used in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia pugio is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with grey-green leaves.

Searching for Alyxia pugio? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia pugio can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist medium and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Alyxia pugio

Alyxia pugio is native to Australia and can be found 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-7394: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.