Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
904509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 371 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903844



Common Names

  • Xylosma serrata
  • Serrate Xylosma
  • Serrate Glossy Privet


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Description

Xylosma serrata (also called serrate xylosma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an erect habit and grows to a height of 0.5-2 m. It is found in wet and dry areas, in forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylosma serrata 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 serrata is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Xylosma serrata

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

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 kew-4467281: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.