Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
1063373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clos) Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 1: 57 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062711



Common Names

  • Xylosma cinerea
  • Cinerea Xylosma
  • Ashy Xylosma


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Description

Xylosma cinerea (also called Grey Xylosma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in dry forests, coastal forests, and disturbed areas. It has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Xylosma cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for making charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylosma cinerea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylosma cinerea is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be planted out in the autumn or winter.

Where to Find Xylosma cinerea

Xylosma cinerea can be found in the forests of Central and South America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13200282: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.