Alyxia buxifolia
Alyxia buxifolia, otherwise known as the sea box or dysentery bush, is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Apocynaceae. It can grow up to 2 metres in height, but is more often less than 50 cm high in exposed coastal areas. It has thick, elliptic to obovate leaves which are 1 to 4 cm long and 5 to 25 mm wide. It produces white flowers in cymes between spring and autumn, followed by rounded, red fruits which are about 8 mm in diameter. In Australia, it occurs in coastal areas of the states of Western Australia , South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales. "Alyxia buxifolia" naturally grows coastal cliffs, sand dunes, coastal heathlands and areas that are often exposed to strong winds. It is able to grow in a variety of soils with sandy, loamy, and clayey textures, including limestone soils. "Alyxia buxifolia" grows in soils with neutral to alkaline pH levels. It is considered a hardy plant and is able to tolerate a variety of conditions, including salt spray, drought, and mild to moderate frosts.