Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juxtapositum
ID:
926948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Blumea 22: 146 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926283



Common Names

  • Homalium juxtapositum
  • Juxtapositum Homalium
  • Homalium Juxtapositum


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Description

Homalium juxtapositum (also called African Plumwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola, as well as Madagascar. It grows in lowland rainforest, moist evergreen forest, and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Homalium juxtapositum is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Homalium juxtapositum are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a deep green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homalium juxtapositum is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Uganda, and is also found in Madagascar. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be planted in a well-prepared seedbed. The seed should be soaked in water overnight before planting. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Homalium juxtapositum

Homalium juxtapositum is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Homalium genus

Homalium abdessammadii, Homalium acuminatum, Homalium acutissimum, Homalium africanum, Homalium alnifolium, Homalium aneityense, Homalium angustifolium, Homalium austrocaledonicum, Homalium barandae, Homalium betulifolium, Homalium bismarckense, Homalium brachybotrys, Homalium bracteatum, Homalium brevidens, Homalium burmanicum, Homalium buxifolium, Homalium caput-avis, Homalium caryophyllaceum, Homalium celebicum, Homalium chasei, Homalium circumpinnatum, Homalium cochinchinense, Homalium dalzielii, Homalium dasyanthum, Homalium decurrens, Homalium dentrecasteauxense, Homalium deplanchei, Homalium dewevrei, Homalium dewitii, Homalium dictyoneurum, Homalium elegantulum, Homalium francii, Homalium fulviflorum, Homalium gitingense, Homalium glabrifolium, Homalium gracilipes, Homalium grandiflorum, Homalium guianense, Homalium guillainii, Homalium henriquesii, Homalium hypolasium, Homalium intermedium, Homalium jainii, Homalium juxtapositum, Homalium kanaliense, Homalium kunstleri, Homalium lastoursvillense, Homalium laurifolium, Homalium le-ratiorum, Homalium letestui,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,