Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lifuana
ID:
904556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 66: 312 (1919 publ. 1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903891



Common Names

  • Xylosma lifuana
  • Lifuana Xylosma
  • Lifuana Xylosma


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Description

Xylosma lifuana (also called Lifu Xylosma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in a variety of habitats, including along roadsides, in secondary forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xylosma lifuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylosma lifuana has small, yellow flowers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylosma lifuana is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Xylosma lifuana

Xylosma lifuana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is commonly found in moist forest habitats.

Xylosma lifuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylosma lifuana?

Xylosma lifuana

What is the natural habitat of Xylosma lifuana?

Xylosma lifuana is native to tropical forests in Africa and Asia.

What is the growth rate of Xylosma lifuana?

Xylosma lifuana is a medium-growing plant, reaching up to 15 feet in height.

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,