Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Morales & Q.Jiménez
Source:
iplants
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 31: 247 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916769
Common Names
- Xylophragma unifoliolatum
- Unifoliolatum Xylophragma
- One-Leaf Xylophragma
Description
Xylophragma unifoliolatum (also called one-leaved xylophragma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is usually found in scrub, grasslands, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xylophragma unifoliolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xylophragma unifoliolatum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylophragma unifoliolatum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Xylophragma unifoliolatum
Xylophragma unifoliolatum is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
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
Quírico Jiménez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Jiménez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107518-1: 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].