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.
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.
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.