Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molesta
ID:
904572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Blumea 22: 135 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903907



Common Names

  • Xylosma molesta
  • Molest Xylosma
  • Tropical Xylosma


Searching for Xylosma molesta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Xylosma molesta (also called Molest Xylosma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the western United States and Mexico. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xylosma molesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its essential oils are used in aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Xylosma molesta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Xylosma molesta is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Xylosma molesta

Xylosma molesta is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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,