Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
1063483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 477 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062821



Common Names

  • Xylosma tessmannii
  • Tessmann's Xylosma
  • Tessmann Xylosma


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Description

Xylosma tessmannii (also called Xylosma, Xylosma tessmanni, and Xylosma tessmannii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in rainforests, and on the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xylosma tessmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and to make charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylosma tessmannii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Where to Find Xylosma tessmannii

Xylosma tessmannii can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, mainly in China and Vietnam.

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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