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Tropical Plant Database - Plant Details
Alyxia stellata
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Conservation Status
- IUCN: Not Evaluated
- USFWS: None
Family: APOCYNACEAE
Genus: Alyxia
Species: stellata
Species Author: (J. R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Roem. & Schult.
Vernacular: Maile, Nau - Samoan [Lorence 8743]
Synonyms: Alyxia myrtillifolia, Alyxia oliviformis, Alyxia oliviformis f. ampla, Alyxia oliviformis f. angusta, Alyxia oliviformis f. cuneata, Alyxia oliviformis f. elliptica, Alyxia oliviformis f. fusiformis, Alyxia oliviformis f. lanceolata, Alyxia oliviformis var. lanceolata, Alyxia oliviformis f. linearis, Alyxia oliviformis f. myrtillifolia, Alyxia oliviformis var. myrtillifolia, Alyxia oliviformis f. obovata, Alyxia oliviformis f. ovata, Alyxia oliviformis var. ovata, Alyxia oliviformis f. retusa, Alyxia oliviformis f. rotundata, Alyxia oliviformis f. subacuta, Alyxia stellata var. deckeri, Alyxia stellata var. fatuhivensis, Alyxia stellata forma marquesensis, Alyxia stellata var. marquesensis, Alyxia sulcata, Gynopogon olivaeformis, Gynopogon olivaeformis var. ovata, Gynopogon stellatum
Genus: Alyxia
Species: stellata
Species Author: (J. R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Roem. & Schult.
Vernacular: Maile, Nau - Samoan [Lorence 8743]
Synonyms: Alyxia myrtillifolia, Alyxia oliviformis, Alyxia oliviformis f. ampla, Alyxia oliviformis f. angusta, Alyxia oliviformis f. cuneata, Alyxia oliviformis f. elliptica, Alyxia oliviformis f. fusiformis, Alyxia oliviformis f. lanceolata, Alyxia oliviformis var. lanceolata, Alyxia oliviformis f. linearis, Alyxia oliviformis f. myrtillifolia, Alyxia oliviformis var. myrtillifolia, Alyxia oliviformis f. obovata, Alyxia oliviformis f. ovata, Alyxia oliviformis var. ovata, Alyxia oliviformis f. retusa, Alyxia oliviformis f. rotundata, Alyxia oliviformis f. subacuta, Alyxia stellata var. deckeri, Alyxia stellata var. fatuhivensis, Alyxia stellata forma marquesensis, Alyxia stellata var. marquesensis, Alyxia sulcata, Gynopogon olivaeformis, Gynopogon olivaeformis var. ovata, Gynopogon stellatum
Alyxia stellata is a twining vine or a sprawling shrub. The leaves are smooth and glossy, dark green on top and paler underneath.
The leaves can be up to 3 1/2 inches long and occur in groups of two, three, or four. The leaves and bark have a pleasant fragrance which is released when they are crushed or twisted. The tiny flowers are greenish to yellowish white with 5 petals and 5 sepals, simple or in cymes. The fruits of Alyxia stellata are oval and dark purple when ripe. They are divided into two, three, or four segments each containing a seed.
(Wagner,W.L., D.R. Herbst, and S.H. Sohmer. 1990. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii.)
(NTBG. 1998.)
The leaves can be up to 3 1/2 inches long and occur in groups of two, three, or four. The leaves and bark have a pleasant fragrance which is released when they are crushed or twisted. The tiny flowers are greenish to yellowish white with 5 petals and 5 sepals, simple or in cymes. The fruits of Alyxia stellata are oval and dark purple when ripe. They are divided into two, three, or four segments each containing a seed.
(Wagner,W.L., D.R. Herbst, and S.H. Sohmer. 1990. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii.)
(NTBG. 1998.)
Prized by the ancient Hawaiians as the noblest of all lei materials, Maile has been respected and loved for many generations, and continues to be loved today. The leathery and woody leaves and bark have an enchanting fragrance, not noticeable until they are crushed or twisted, which increases with age and desiccation.
It was often referred to in songs, hulas and chants. Maile was dedicated to the Goddess of the hula, Laka, and was always presented on her altars. Thus Maile is one of our heritage plants associated with spirituality, gods and goddesses.
(Kepler, Angela K. 1984. Hawaiian Heritage Plants.)
It was often referred to in songs, hulas and chants. Maile was dedicated to the Goddess of the hula, Laka, and was always presented on her altars. Thus Maile is one of our heritage plants associated with spirituality, gods and goddesses.
(Kepler, Angela K. 1984. Hawaiian Heritage Plants.)
Alyxia stellata is found in Australia, New Caledonia and into the Pacific as far as Hawaii and Henderson Island.
(Middleton, D.J. 2000. 2001. Revision of Alyxia, Apocynaceae.)
Alyxia stellata is an Hawaiian indigenous plant. It grows in a wide variety of habitats ranging from dry areas to wet forests.
It occurs from near sea level to elevations of 6,500 feet. It is currently found on all the main islands except Kaho'olawe and Ni'ihau.
It is likely that Alyxia stellata grew on those islands as well, but has become extinct due to extensive habitat disturbance.
(Wagner,W.L., D.R. Herbst, and S.H. Sohmer. 1990. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii.)
(Middleton, D.J. 2000. 2001. Revision of Alyxia, Apocynaceae.)
Alyxia stellata is an Hawaiian indigenous plant. It grows in a wide variety of habitats ranging from dry areas to wet forests.
It occurs from near sea level to elevations of 6,500 feet. It is currently found on all the main islands except Kaho'olawe and Ni'ihau.
It is likely that Alyxia stellata grew on those islands as well, but has become extinct due to extensive habitat disturbance.
(Wagner,W.L., D.R. Herbst, and S.H. Sohmer. 1990. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii.)
- 036568 - collected by Shaw in 1912
- 093854 - collected by D. R. Tait in 1912
- 037171 - collected by Harold St. John in 1929
- 036598 - collected by Harold St. John in 1931
- 036597 - collected by Harold St. John in 1931
- 037177 - collected by Harold St. John in 1931
- 037615 - collected by E. P. Hume in 1931
- 037614 - collected by Harold St. John in 1931
- 036569 - collected by Harold St. John in 1932
- 036088 - collected by E. Y. Hosaka in 1933
- 037643 - collected by E. Y. Hosaka in 1933
- 037612 - collected by E. Y. Hosaka in 1933
- 037184 - collected by Harold St. John in 1933
- 036599 - collected by Harold St. John in 1933
- 018865 - collected by Harold St. John in 1933
- 037183 - collected by Harold St. John in 1933
- 019550 - collected by Harold St. John in 1934
- 037172 - collected by Harold St. John in 1935
- 037611 - collected by E. Y. Hosaka in 1935
- 001475 - collected by Derral Herbst in 1971
- 083699 - collected by Art Whistler in 1973
- 083703 - collected by Art Whistler in 1973
- 083702 - collected by Art Whistler in 1973
- 083709 - collected by Art Whistler in 1973
- 083708 - collected by Art Whistler in 1973
- 083707 - collected by Art Whistler in 1973
- 083697 - collected by Art Whistler in 1974
- 083706 - collected by Art Whistler in 1974
- 083700 - collected by Art Whistler in 1974
- 083704 - collected by Art Whistler in 1974
- 008917 - collected by B. G. Decker in 1974
- 083705 - collected by Art Whistler in 1975
- 001484 - collected by Steven P. Darwin in 1975
- 083696 - collected by Art Whistler in 1975
- 083695 - collected by Art Whistler in 1975
- 001469 - collected by Steven P. Darwin in 1975
- 083692 - collected by Art Whistler in 1976
- 083694 - collected by Art Whistler in 1976
- 083701 - collected by Art Whistler in 1978
- 066194 - collected by Art Whistler in 1978
- 001476 - collected by Thomas B. Croat in 1978
- 001474 - collected by Tim Flynn in 1981
- 037223 - collected by Art Whistler in 1981
- 037222 - collected by Art Whistler in 1981
- 037224 - collected by Art Whistler in 1981
- 001473 - collected by Tim Flynn in 1981
- 001479 - collected by Moses Bergau in 1981
- 001481 - collected by Tim Flynn in 1982
- 026466 - collected by M.-H. Sachet in 1982
- 066199 - collected by Art Whistler in 1982
- 012680 - collected by Tim Flynn in 1982
- 031031 - collected by Tim Flynn in 1982
- 001482 - collected by David Palumbo in 1983
- 083698 - collected by Art Whistler in 1984
- 066192 - collected by Art Whistler in 1985
- 066193 - collected by Art Whistler in 1985
- 001483 - collected by Joel Lau in 1985
- 001470 - collected by Tim Flynn in 1986
- 066198 - collected by Art Whistler in 1986
- 066196 - collected by Art Whistler in 1986
- 066195 - collected by Art Whistler in 1986
- 066197 - collected by Art Whistler in 1986
- 001471 - collected by David H. Lorence in 1987
- 001472 - collected by David H. Lorence in 1987
- 001478 - collected by David H. Lorence in 1987
- 001477 - collected by David H. Lorence in 1988
- 001468 - collected by David H. Lorence in 1988
- 008518 - collected by David H. Lorence in 1988
- 008334 - collected by Steve Perlman in 1988
- 003317 - collected by Art Whistler in 1989
- 009847 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1990
- S047205 - collected by Steve Perlman in 1991
- 009330 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1991
- 083693 - collected by Art Whistler in 1991
- 011505 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1991
- 069735 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1991
- 014041 - collected by David H. Lorence in 1992
- 022098 - collected by Jacques Florence in 1992
- 083691 - collected by Art Whistler in 1992
- 041705 - collected by Art Whistler in 1993
- 016304 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1994
- 023587 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1995
- 018129 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1995
- 029544 - collected by David H. Lorence in 1996
- 083690 - collected by Art Whistler in 1996
- Unassigned - collected by Steve Perlman in 1996
- 022569 - collected by Steve Perlman in 1996
- 024100 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1997
- 025838 - collected by Steve Perlman in 1997
- 023700 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1997
- 044012 - collected by K. R. Wood in 1998
- 029186 - collected by Tim Flynn in 1999
- S063682 - collected by Tim Flynn in 1999
- 035119 - collected by David H. Lorence in 2001
- 035118 - collected by David H. Lorence in 2001
- 043062 - collected by Art Whistler in 2001
- 042124 - collected by Jean-Yves Meyer in 2002
- 042009 - collected by Steve Perlman in 2002
- 038836 - collected by David H. Lorence in 2002
- 039474 - collected by David H. Lorence in 2003
- 041652 - collected by K. R. Wood in 2003
- 042576 - collected by Michael Kiehn in 2003
- 045668 - collected by Steve Perlman in 2003
- 046328 - collected by Craig Costion in 2005
- 056760 - collected by K. R. Wood in 2007
- 055377 - collected by K. R. Wood in 2007
- 095191 - collected by Clay Trauernicht in 2008
- 054872 - collected by Clay Trauernicht in 2008
- 054929 - collected by Steve Perlman in 2008
- 049004 - collected by Clay Trauernicht in 2008
- 047427 - collected by Mary Merello in 2008
- 049007 - collected by Clay Trauernicht in 2008
- 049703 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2008
- Unassigned - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2009
- 056472 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2009
- 070825 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2012
- Unassigned - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2012
- 064858 - collected by Nicole Shores in 2012
- 065058 - collected by Nicole Shores in 2012
- 072645 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2013
- 066589 - collected by Nicole Shores in 2013
- 095137 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2013
- 089522 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2013
- 091922 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2014
- Unassigned - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2014
- 072794 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2014
- 091902 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2014
- 095251 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2015
- 095252 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2015
- 095254 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2015
- No - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2015
- 070921 - collected by Seana Walsh in 2015
- S008976 - collected by Seana Walsh in 2015
- Unassigned - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2015
- 082282 - collected by K. R. Wood in 2015
- Unassigned - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2015
- 091918 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2015
- 093836 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2015
- 071228 - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2016
- 075941 - collected by Kama Chock in 2016
- 084569 - collected by K. R. Wood in 2016
- Unassigned - collected by Kama Chock in 2016
- Unassigned - collected by Natalia Tangalin in 2016
- 092171 - collected by Gregory M. Plunkett in 2016
- 076529 - collected by K. R. Wood in 2017
- 093612 - collected by Gregory M. Plunkett in 2017
- 093940 - collected by Gregory M. Plunkett in 2019
- 091762 - collected by Uma Nagendra in 2019
- 083537 - collected by Dustin Wolkis in 2020
- 087270 - collected by K. R. Wood in 2021
- 095344 - collected by Elliot Gardner in 2022
- 095350 - collected by Elliot Gardner in 2022
- 091264 - collected by Dept of Forestry in 2023
- 094064 - collected by Kawaikini students- NEPM NARS in 2023
- Unassigned - collected by K. R. Wood in 2024
- 095432 - collected by K. R. Wood in 2024
We currently have 156 herbarium specimens for Alyxia stellata in our collection. Click on any specimen below to view the herbarium sheet data.
