Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
veillonii
ID:
339526

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Blumea 47: 73 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338858

Common Names

  • Veillonii Alyxia
  • Mountain Alyxia
  • Mountain Currant

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Description

Alyxia veillonii (also called 'Veillon's Devil', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of about 2 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alyxia veillonii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alyxia veillonii has small white flowers with five petals. The fruits are small, round, and black when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alyxia veillonii can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

Where to Find Alyxia veillonii

Alyxia veillonii is found in New Caledonia.

Alyxia veillonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alyxia veillonii?

Alyxia veillonii

What is the common name of Alyxia veillonii?

Veillon's alyxia

What is the natural habitat of Alyxia veillonii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-219126: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.