Haydenoxylon gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
1330194
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lundell) M.P.Simmons
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 224 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342648
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Haydenoxylon gentryi (also called Hayden's Wood, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is found in the tropical rainforest of Central America and northern South America. It is a small, evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth bark. It grows in humid and wet forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Haydenoxylon gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used in carpentry and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haydenoxylon gentryi has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Haydenoxylon gentryi is a deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Haydenoxylon gentryi
Haydenoxylon gentryi is native to Mexico.
Haydenoxylon gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haydenoxylon gentryi?
Haydenoxylon gentryi
What is the common name of Haydenoxylon gentryi?
Gentryi Haydenoxylon
What is the natural habitat of Haydenoxylon gentryi?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Haydenoxylon genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
Mark P. Simmons: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Simmons' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147559-1: Based on the initial data import