Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) M.P.Simmons
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 224 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342650
Description
Haydenoxylon urbanianum (also called Urban's ironwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and it is found in tropical moist forest and premontane wet forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Haydenoxylon urbanianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood, which is used for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haydenoxylon urbanianum has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haydenoxylon urbanianum is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Haydenoxylon urbanianum
Haydenoxylon urbanianum is native to Mexico.
Haydenoxylon urbanianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haydenoxylon urbanianum?
Haydenoxylon urbanianum
What is the common name of Haydenoxylon urbanianum?
Urbanianum Haydenoxylon
What is the natural habitat of Haydenoxylon urbanianum?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Haydenoxylon genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Mark P. Simmons: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Simmons' in the authors string.