Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 10 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087280
Common Names
- Ximenia coriacea
- Coriaceous Ximenia
- Coriacea Ximenia
Description
Ximenia coriacea (also called Leathery Ximenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, specifically Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is commonly found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ximenia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ximenia coriacea is yellow, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are initially pale green, turning dark green as they mature.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ximenia coriacea is a small shrub native to the African continent. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Ximenia coriacea
Ximenia coriacea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
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,