Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
excelsum
ID:
684082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hung T.Chang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1863(4): 129 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683415



Common Names

  • Excelsum Euryodendron
  • Excelsum Euryodendron Plant
  • Excelsum Euryodendron Flower


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Description

Euryodendron excelsum (also called Excelsum Euryodendron, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Caribbean Islands and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euryodendron excelsum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euryodendron excelsum has white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euryodendron excelsum is a small shrub, growing to a height of 0.5-2 m. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. Layering is done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Euryodendron excelsum

Euryodendron excelsum can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Euryodendron excelsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euryodendron excelsum?

Euryodendron excelsum

What is the common name of Euryodendron excelsum?

Exalted Euryodendron

What is the natural habitat of Euryodendron excelsum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Euryodendron genus

Species in the Theaceae family

Apterosperma oblata, Archboldiodendron calosericeum, Balthasaria mannii, Balthasaria schliebenii, Camellia intermedia, Camellia maoniushanensis, Camellia amplexifolia, Camellia anlungensis, Camellia assimiloides, Camellia aurea, Camellia azalea, Camellia candida, Camellia caudata, Camellia chekiangoleosa, Camellia chrysanthoides, Camellia connata, Camellia corallina, Camellia cordifolia, Camellia costata, Camellia costei, Camellia crapnelliana, Camellia crassicolumna, Camellia crassipes, Camellia crassiphylla, Camellia cupiformis, Camellia cuspidata, Camellia dongnaicensis, Camellia dormoyana, Camellia drupifera, Camellia edithae, Camellia elongata, Camellia euphlebia, Camellia euryoides, Camellia fascicularis, Camellia flava, Camellia flavida, Camellia fleuryi, Camellia fluviatilis, Camellia fraterna, Camellia furfuracea, Camellia gaudichaudii, Camellia gilbertii, Camellia glabricostata, Camellia gracilipes, Camellia grandibracteata, Camellia granthamiana, Camellia grijsii, Camellia gymnogyna, Camellia hekouensis, Camellia hiemalis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2805215: Based on the initial data import
Zhang Hongda (1914-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hung T.Chang' in the authors string.