Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
1248969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm. & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 294 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248307



Common Names

  • Xylonagra
  • Arborea
  • Xylonagra


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Description

Xylonagra arborea (also called tree-of-life, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It has large, glossy leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xylonagra arborea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as an edible plant and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xylonagra arborea sub. wigginsii Munz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylonagra arborea has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylonagra arborea is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil. The soil should be slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-7.0.

Where to Find Xylonagra arborea

Xylonagra arborea can be found in Mexico.

Xylonagra arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylonagra arborea?

Xylonagra arborea

What is the common name of Xylonagra arborea?

Arboreal Xylonagra

What is the natural habitat of Xylonagra arborea?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America

Species in the Xylonagra genus

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50145820: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.