Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
904565

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(I): 554 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903900



Common Names

  • Xylosma panamensis
  • Panamensis Xylosma
  • Xylosma Panamensis


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Description

Xylosma panamensis (also called Panamanian 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 panamensis 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 panamensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylosma panamensis 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 panamensis

Xylosma panamensis is native to Central America. 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,

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