Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ruscifolia
ID:
956884

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 470 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956222

Common Names

  • Alyxia ruscifolia
  • Ruscifolia Alyxia
  • Ruscifolia-flowered Alyxia

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Description

Alyxia ruscifolia (also called 'Rough-leaved Alyxia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia ruscifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyxia ruscifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia ruscifolia is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is widely cultivated in many parts of the world. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the tree requires minimal care and can tolerate drought and poor soil conditions.

Where to Find Alyxia ruscifolia

Alyxia ruscifolia can be found in the tropical rainforest of New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago.

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-7422: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.