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Alyxia stellata
Alyxia stellata (J.R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Roem. & Schult.
Maile
Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
Synonym(s): Alyxia oliviformis, Alyxia oliviformis var. lanceolata, Alyxia oliviformis var. myrtillifolia, Alyxia oliviformis var. ovata
USDA Symbol: ALST11
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Vine
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Twining vine, or sprawling shrub, up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Orange , Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Diverse habitats, ranging from dry open sites to dense, closed-canopy wet forests.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Alyxia stellata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Alyxia stellata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Alyxia stellata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-03-12Research By: CBR