Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
956675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 1124 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956013



Common Names

  • Racemosa Alyxia
  • Racemosa Rice-flower
  • Racemosa Alyxia


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Description

Alyxia racemosa (also called False Sandalwood, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is usually found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia racemosa 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 racemosa is a white-cream colour with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, ovoid-shaped capsule with a woody outer layer. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia racemosa is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seedbed. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The shrub should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Alyxia racemosa

Alyxia racemosa is native to Australia and can be found in Queensland and New South Wales.

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,

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