Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1250371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poit.) Eichler

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 449 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249709



Common Names

  • Xylosma coriacea
  • Leathery Xylosma
  • Leathery Xylosma Tree


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Description

Xylosma coriacea (also called Xylosma coriacea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Xylosma coriacea is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylosma coriacea has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylosma coriacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Xylosma coriacea

Xylosma coriacea is native to the Caribbean, where it can be found in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Jamaica.

Xylosma coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylosma coriacea?

Xylosma coriacea

What is the common name of Xylosma coriacea?

Coriaceous Xylosma

What is the family of Xylosma coriacea?

Flacourtiaceae

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-50150735: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Antoine Poiteau (1766-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poit.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.