Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 172 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390773
Common Names
- Xylopioides Oxandra
- Xylopioides Yellowwood
- Oxandra xylopioides
Description
Oxandra xylopioides (also called wild tamarind, and many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oxandra xylopioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxandra xylopioides has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxandra xylopioides is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 50 feet in height. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F.
Where to Find Oxandra xylopioides
Dioscorea glomerulata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Oxandra xylopioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxandra xylopioides?
Oxandra xylopioides
What is the common name of Oxandra xylopioides?
Xylopia Palm
What is the natural habitat of Oxandra xylopioides?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Oxandra genus
Oxandra venezuelana,
Oxandra oblongifolia,
Oxandra leucodermis,
Oxandra lanceolata,
Oxandra euneura,
Oxandra espintana,
Oxandra sessiliflora,
Oxandra asbeckii,
Oxandra xylopioides,
Oxandra mediocris,
Oxandra polyantha,
Oxandra riedeliana,
Oxandra sphaerocarpa,
Oxandra macrophylla,
Oxandra longipetala,
Oxandra panamensis,
Oxandra maya,
Oxandra weberbaueri,
Oxandra surinamensis,
Oxandra laurifolia,
Oxandra reticulata,
Oxandra martiana,
Oxandra krukoffii,
Oxandra guianensis,
Oxandra unibracteata,
Oxandra aberrans,
Oxandra bolivarensis,
Oxandra rheophytica,
Oxandra saxicola,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,