Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longispinosa
ID:
335591

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) H.S.Lo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 3: 575 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334923



Common Names

  • Long-spined Xantolis
  • Long-spined Xantolite
  • Long-spined Xantolite Tree


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Synonyms

  • Pouteria embeliifolia (Merr.) Chun & F.C.How [unknown]
  • Pouteria longispinosa (Merr.) Chun & F.C.How [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon embeliifolium Merr. [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon longispinosum Merr. [unknown]
  • Xantolis embeliifolia (Merr.) P.Royen [unknown]

Description

Xantolis longispinosa (also called long-spined xantholoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that is usually gray-brown in color. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in moist soils in valleys, along streams, and in swamps and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Xantolis longispinosa is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xantolis longispinosa are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xantolis longispinosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring, and seeds can be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Xantolis longispinosa

Xantolis longispinosa can be found in tropical rainforests in India and Bangladesh.

Xantolis longispinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xantolis longispinosa?

Xantolis longispinosa

What is the common name of Xantolis longispinosa?

Long-spined Penda

What type of plant is Xantolis longispinosa?

Evergreen tree

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-215275: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.