Alyxia ruscifolia
Chainfruit, Prickly Alyxia
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub or tree.
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Alyxia ruscifolia (commonly known as Chainfruit or Prickly Alyxia) is a scrambling shrub or tree belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Northern Territory, Queensland