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
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.
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
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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,