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
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.
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 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,