Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cham.) Kaehler & L.G.Lohmann
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taxon 68: 766 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034921
Common Names
- Xylophragma corchoroides
- Corchoroides Plant
- Corchoroides Bush
Description
Xylophragma corchoroides (also called Corchorus-like Xylophragma, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Xylophragma corchoroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xylophragma corchoroides is a small, pink, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylophragma corchoroides is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Xylophragma corchoroides
Xylophragma corchoroides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Xylophragma corchoroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylophragma corchoroides?
Xylophragma corchoroides
What is the common name of Xylophragma corchoroides?
Corkwood xylophragma
Where is Xylophragma corchoroides found?
Xylophragma corchoroides is found in Thailand.
Species in the Xylophragma genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77204739-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].