Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
glaucophylla
ID:
955366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Flora 53: 170 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954704

Common Names

  • Glaucophylla Alyxia
  • Glaucophylla Bushy Lignum
  • Glaucophylla Lignum

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Description

Alyxia glaucophylla (also called Glaucophylla, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a dense crown and smooth bark. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It grows up to 1-2 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia glaucophylla is used for its timber, as a windbreak and for its essential oils. It is also used in landscaping and horticulture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alyxia glaucophylla are white and have a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia glaucophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to Australia. 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 shoots and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The shrub prefers full sun and will tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Alyxia glaucophylla

Alyxia glaucophylla is native to Australia and is found in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.

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-7272: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Henri Ferdinand Van Heurck (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Heurck' in the authors string.