Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1193 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428247
Common Names
- Ximenia americana
- American Ximenia
- Ximenia americana
Synonyms
- Ximenia exarmata F.Muell. [unknown]
- Ximenia arborescens Tussac ex Walp. [unknown]
- Ximenia subscandens Griff. [unknown]
- Ximenia oblonga Lam. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
- Ximenia multiflora Jacq. [unknown]
- Ximenia montana Macfad. [unknown]
- Ximenia inermis L. [unknown]
- Ziziphus littorea Teijsm. ex Hassk. [unknown]
- Heymassoli spinosa Aubl. [unknown]
- Ximenia aculeata Crantz [unknown]
- Ximenia elliptica G.Forst. [unknown]
- Ximenia fluminensis M.Roem. [unknown]
- Ximenia laurina Delile [unknown]
- Ximenia loranthifolia Span. [unknown]
- Ximenia rogersii Burtt Davy [unknown]
- Ximenia americana americana [unknown]
- Amyris arborescens P.Browne [unknown]
- Heymassoli inermis Aubl. [unknown]
- Ximenia americana ovata DC. [unknown]
- Ximenia verrucosa M.Roem. [unknown]
- Ximenia americana inermis (Aubl.) Engl. [unknown]
- Ximenia americana oblonga DC. [unknown]
- Ximenia americana argentinensis DeFilipps [unknown]
Description
Ximenia americana (also called 'Tallowwood', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ximenia americana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ximenia americana var. microphylla Welw.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ximenia americana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ximenia americana is a small shrub, usually growing up to about 1 m in height. It is native to the Society Islands, including Tahiti, Moorea, and Americana. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ximenia americana
Ximenia americana is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America.
Ximenia americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ximenia americana?
Ximenia americana
What type of plant is Ximenia americana?
Tree
Where is Ximenia americana found?
Africa
Species in the Ximenia genus
Ximenia caffra,
Ximenia americana,
Ximenia gabonensis,
Ximenia coriacea,
Ximenia perrieri,
Ximenia parviflora,
Ximenia pubescens,
Ximenia glauca,
Ximenia horrida,
Ximenia roigii,
Ximenia intermedia,
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,