Alyxia squamulosa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Alyxia |
| Species: | A. squamulosa
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Alyxia squamulosa, commonly known as alyxia vine, is a species of
bracteoles, or ‘scales’ (Latin: squamae, with the diminutive suffix -ulus) that subtend the flowers.[1] The plant previously known as Alyxia lindii is considered a taxonomic synonym of A. squamulosa, being reassigned in 2002.[2]
Description
The plant has a tendency to climb. Its leaves grow in whorls of five and are 2–5 cm long, 1.5–2.5 cm wide. The fetid white flowers are about 7 mm long, clustered in dense, rounded, terminal inflorescences 2–4 cm in diameter. The fruits are drupaceous, blue-black and about 2 cm long.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The plant is found only on Lord Howe Island, on the lower hills of the island, as well as the higher southern peaks.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Alyxia squamulosa C.Moore & F.Muell". Flora of Australia Online (Data derived from Flora of Australia Volume 49 (1994)). ABRS. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Alyxia lindii". Biodiversity.org.au. Commonwealth of Australia. 2002. Retrieved 27 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
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