Status:
valid
Authors:
Tsiang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 105 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955330
Common Names
- Alyxia Markgrafii
- Markgraf's Alyxia
- Markgraf's Waxflower
Description
Alyxia markgrafii (also called 'Markgraf's Alyxia' and 'Markgraf's False-Pepper', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has a short, woody stem, small, glossy green leaves, and small white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands in temperate and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Alyxia markgrafii is used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental tree. Its wood is used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alyxia markgrafii is a small white or cream-colored flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, round, green seedling with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alyxia markgrafii is a medium-sized evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 metres. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in open forests and woodlands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Alyxia markgrafii
Alyxia markgrafii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, 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,