Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
efatensis
ID:
955182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 13: 18 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954520

Common Names

  • Efatensis Alyxia
  • Efatensis Rice Flower
  • Efatensis Finger Leaf

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Description

Alyxia efatensis (also called Efate Island Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to the islands of Vanuatu. It grows up to 25 metres tall and has rough, grey-brown bark. The leaves are lanceolate and have a glossy, dark green colour. It prefers well-drained soils in open forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia efatensis is used as an ornamental tree, for its essential oils, and as a timber tree. Its essential oils can be used in aromatherapy, and its timber is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyxia efatensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and brown, with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings have oval shaped leaves with a grey-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia efatensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Alyxia efatensis

Alyxia efatensis is native to Fiji and can be found in lowland rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

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-7254: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.