Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ilicifolia
ID:
955490

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 149 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954828

Common Names

  • Alyxia ilicifolia
  • Holly-leaved Alyxia
  • Ilicifolia Alyxia

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Description

Alyxia ilicifolia (also called 'Native Holly', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub native to Australia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of New South Wales and Victoria.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alyxia ilicifolia are white or cream-colored, and the seed capsules contain numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings of Alyxia ilicifolia are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia ilicifolia is a medium-sized evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 metres. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in seed trays or pots filled with a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and placed in a potting mix of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Alyxia ilicifolia

Alyxia ilicifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

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-7284: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.