Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
288921

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lodd.) Leeuwenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 98(3): 41 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288253

Common Names

  • Pteralyxia laurifolia
  • Laurifolia Pteralyxia
  • Laurifolia False Dracaena

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Synonyms

  • Pteralyxia caumiana O.Deg. [unknown]
  • Pteralyxia macrocarpa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Tanghinia laurifolia G.Don [unknown]
  • Vallesia macrocarpa Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Cerbera laurifolia G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Alyxia robusta Pichon [unknown]
  • Pteralyxia caumiana Deg. [unknown]

Description

Pteralyxia laurifolia (also called 'Laua'e', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Hawaii. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pteralyxia laurifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pteralyxia laurifolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteralyxia laurifolia is a perennial shrub that is native to Hawaii. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pteralyxia laurifolia

Pteralyxia laurifolia can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Pteralyxia laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteralyxia laurifolia?

Pteralyxia laurifolia

What is the common name of Pteralyxia laurifolia?

Lau'i pteralyxia

What is the natural habitat of Pteralyxia laurifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Hawaiian Islands

Species in the Pteralyxia genus

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-170334: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.
Anthonius Josephus Maria Leeuwenberg (1930-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeuwenb.' in the authors string.