Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
laurina
ID:
955724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 451 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955062

Common Names

  • Laurina Gum
  • Laurina Ironbark
  • Laurina Red Gum

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Description

Alyxia laurina (also called Native Laurel, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to the east coast of Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia laurina is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyxia laurina has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have a yellow center. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are thin and long with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia laurina is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone. Layering is best done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Alyxia laurina

Alyxia laurina can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales 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,