Status:
valid
Authors:
(Markgr.) Markgr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 411 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956181
Common Names
- Alyxia Rostrata
- Royeniana Alyxia
- Rostrata Alyxia
Description
Alyxia rostrata (also called Beaked Alyxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It has smooth, grey bark and a dense crown of glossy green leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Alyxia rostrata is a species of shrub that is often used in landscaping. It has a dense foliage and is a hardy species that can tolerate drought and frost. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has a pleasant flavor and is often used in aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alyxia rostrata is a white or cream-coloured cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip and a waxy surface.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyxia rostrata is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2-3 metres in height. It prefers a sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed and cuttings.
Where to Find Alyxia rostrata
Alyxia rostrata is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, 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,