Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cylindrocarpa
ID:
955035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 88: 365 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954373

Common Names

  • Alyxia cylindrocarpa
  • Cylindrocarpa Vine
  • Cylindrocarpa Wax Plant

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Description

Alyxia cylindrocarpa (also called Native Currant, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to eastern Australia, from the Blue Mountains in New South Wales to the Blackall Range in Queensland. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest, often in shallow soils on rocky ridges and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia cylindrocarpa is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, flooring, and construction. Its leaves are also used for essential oils and medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyxia cylindrocarpa has small, white flowers that are usually seen in clusters of three. The seeds are small and black and are held in a woody capsule. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia cylindrocarpa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 metres. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Alyxia cylindrocarpa

Alyxia cylindrocarpa can be found in Australia and New Caledonia.

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-7240: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.