Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
capreifolia
ID:
1265304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 456 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264642



Common Names

  • Xylotheca capreifolia
  • Capreifolia Xylotheca
  • Capreifolia


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Description

Xylotheca capreifolia (also called Capreifolia Xylotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Xylotheca capreifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylotheca capreifolia is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylotheca capreifolia is an evergreen shrub that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings.

Where to Find Xylotheca capreifolia

Xylotheca capreifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Xylotheca capreifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Xylotheca capreifolia?

Xylotheca capreifolia is commonly known as the goatberry xylotheca.

Where does Xylotheca capreifolia grow?

Xylotheca capreifolia is native to the southeastern United States.

What is the growth habit of Xylotheca capreifolia?

Xylotheca capreifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366141-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.