Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillipes
ID:
904684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 14 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904019



Common Names

  • Xylosma capillipes
  • Capillipes Xylosma
  • Xylosma Capillipes


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Description

Xylosma capillipes (also called Capillary Xylosma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Asia. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to purple in color, and its seed heads are a reddish-brown color. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is commonly found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Xylosma capillipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylosma capillipes is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylosma capillipes can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in moist soil and keep them well-watered until they germinate. Divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil and keep them well-watered until they become established.

Where to Find Xylosma capillipes

Xylosma capillipes is native to the United States and can be found in the eastern and central parts of the country.

Xylosma capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylosma capillipes?

Xylosma capillipes

What is the common name of Xylosma capillipes?

Capillipes Xylosma

What is the natural habitat of Xylosma capillipes?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Xylosma genus

Xylosma sumatrana, Xylosma serrata, Xylosma serpentina, Xylosma schwaneckeana, Xylosma schaefferioides, Xylosma sanctae-annae, Xylosma samoensis, Xylosma shaferi, Xylosma simulans, Xylosma roigiana, Xylosma quichensis, Xylosma proctorii, Xylosma vincentii, Xylosma venosa, Xylosma terrae-reginae, Xylosma suluensis, Xylosma suaveolens, Xylosma smithiana, Xylosma tuberculata, Xylosma maidenii, Xylosma luzonensis, Xylosma lineolata, Xylosma prockia, Xylosma lancifolia, Xylosma intermedia, Xylosma lifuana, Xylosma pininsularis, Xylosma peltata, Xylosma parvifolia, Xylosma papuana, Xylosma pancheri, Xylosma panamensis, Xylosma martinicensis, Xylosma pachyphylla, Xylosma nervosa, Xylosma nelsonii, Xylosma molesta, Xylosma ovata, Xylosma inaequinervia, Xylosma palawanensis, Xylosma confusa, Xylosma dothioensis, Xylosma capillipes, Xylosma claraensis, Xylosma ciliatifolia, Xylosma characantha, Xylosma glaucescens, Xylosma iberiensis, Xylosma horrida, Xylosma heterophylla,

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,