Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xylopioides
ID:
391441

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:178642-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.