About

Alyxia buxifolia, otherwise known as the sea box or dysentery bush, is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Apocynaceae.

Alyxia buxifolia has medium to dark green foliage consisting of small, fleshy leaves. The flowers are small and twisted anticlockwise in a star shape. They are orange at the base of the petal and are a white-cream colour at the tip of the petal. It flowers in spring through to autumn. Alyxia buxifolia produces small fruits that are red to orange in colour when ripe.

Safety

The acids that Alyxia buxifolia contain differ depending on the location and habitat of the shrub. In coastal regions, Alyxia buxifolia contains oleanolic acids and ursolic acids. Shrubs further inland located in low rainfall areas contain betulinic acid.

Where it grows

Alyxia buxifolia can be found throughout southern Australia. Specifically, it is found along the coastal regions of the Far New South Wales South Coast and extends along the coast of Victoria It also grows along the Tasmanian North and North-Eastern coasts. In addition to being found in coastal areas of South Australia, it can also be found in inland areas, including the Nullarbor plains and Flinders Rangers. The shrubs can also been observed along coastal and inland areas in Southern regions of Western Australia.

Other Alyxia plants

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