Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horrida
ID:
1253638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(15): 19 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252976

Common Names

  • Ximenia Horrida
  • Horrid Ximenia
  • Horrid Flower

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Description

Ximenia horrida (also called Hairy Ximenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with obovate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ximenia horrida is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ximenia horrida has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ximenia horrida is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ximenia horrida

Ximenia horrida can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Ximenia horrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ximenia horrida?

Ximenia horrida

What are the common names of Ximenia horrida?

Hairy Ximenia

What type of plant is Ximenia horrida?

Tree

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50167486: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.