Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
purpureoclada
ID:
956651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 55: 491 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955989

Common Names

  • Purpureoclada Alyxia
  • Purpureoclada
  • Purpureoclada Vine

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Description

Alyxia purpureoclada (also called Purple-clawed alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with glossy green foliage and small purple flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, scrublands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia purpureoclada is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant leaves and its attractive bark. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia purpureoclada is a small, pinkish-purple color, and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, round, brown capsule, and the seedlings are small, green, and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia purpureoclada is a fast-growing evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, Alyxia purpureoclada is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Alyxia purpureoclada

Alyxia purpureoclada 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-7399: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.