Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantifolia
ID:
904708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Blumea 22: 133 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904043



Common Names

  • Xylosma Gigantifolia
  • Gigantifolia Xylosma
  • Xylosma


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Description

Xylosma gigantifolia (also called Xylosma crenata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the willow family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, along streams, and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Xylosma gigantifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xylosma gigantifolia are small and yellow, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylosma gigantifolia is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Xylosma gigantifolia

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

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,