Xylosma nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
1250373
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hell.) A.Gray ex Griseb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 21 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249711
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xylosma nitida (also called Xylosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Flacourtiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical South America, occurring in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xylosma nitida 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 nitida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xylosma nitida 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 nitida
Xylosma nitida is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is also found in the Caribbean, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.
Xylosma nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylosma nitida?
Xylosma nitida
What is the common name of Xylosma nitida?
Shiny Xylosma
What is the natural habitat of Xylosma nitida?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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-50150739: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Carl Niclas Hellenius (1745-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hell.' in the authors string.