Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 108 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956142
Common Names
- Ridleyana Alyxia
- Ridleyana Rice-flower
- Ridleyana Alyxia
Description
Eucalyptus vokesensis (also called Vokes' Peppermint, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests and woodlands. Its bark is smooth and grey-white in colour, and its leaves are lance-shaped and glossy green in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Alyxia ridleyana is an ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It has a dense canopy and provides shade and shelter. It is also used for firewood and for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eucalyptus vokesensis are white and have a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are grey-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eucalyptus vokesensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Alyxia ridleyana
Alyxia ridleyana is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
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,