Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
1253642

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat & Hassl.) DeFilipps

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Trans. Illinois State Acad. Sci. 62: 355 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252980



Common Names

  • Ximenia Intermedia
  • Intermediate Ximenia
  • Intermediate Flower


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Description

Ximenia intermedia (also called Intermediate 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 intermedia 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 intermedia 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 intermedia 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 intermedia

Ximenia intermedia can be found in the Caribbean, primarily in Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Ximenia intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ximenia intermedia?

Ximenia intermedia

What are the common names of Ximenia intermedia?

Intermediate Ximenia

What type of plant is Ximenia intermedia?

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-50167492: Based on the initial data import
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
Robert Anthony DeFilipps (1939-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DeFilipps' in the authors string.