Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
954691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 1120 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954029

Common Names

  • Balansae Alyxia
  • Balansae Boxwood
  • Balansae Boxwoodberry

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Description

Alyxia balansae (also called 'Balansa's Alyxia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in dry, open areas at elevations of up to 2000 m. It has a single, thin, erect stem and two to three leaves. The flowers are white with yellow spots and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia balansae is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia balansae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Alyxia balansae

Alyxia balansae is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.

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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