Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tetraquetra
ID:
957364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 61: 185 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956702

Common Names

  • Alyxia tetraquetra
  • Tetraquetra Alyxia
  • Tetraquetra's Alyxia

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Description

Alyxia tetraquetra (also called Four-angled-corkwood, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia tetraquetra is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alyxia tetraquetra is white with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia tetraquetra is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Alyxia tetraquetra

Alyxia tetraquetra is native to Australia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

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-7466: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.