Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paucinervosa
ID:
1063759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.) Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 22: 168 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063097

Common Names

  • Xylosma paucinervosa
  • Paucinervose Xylosma
  • Few-veined Xylosma

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Description

Xylosma paucinervosa (also called Few-Nerved Xylosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk with a rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in humid and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xylosma paucinervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xylosma paucinervosa are small, yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylosma paucinervosa is a small, evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, Xylosma paucinervosa should be grown in full sun and given regular waterings.

Where to Find Xylosma paucinervosa

Xylosma paucinervosa is found in the tropical forests of South East Asia.

Species in the Xylosma genus

Xylosma sumatrana, Xylosma serrata, Xylosma serpentina, Xylosma schwaneckeana, Xylosma schaefferioides, Xylosma sanctae-annae, Xylosma samoensis, Xylosma shaferi, Xylosma simulans, Xylosma roigiana, Xylosma quichensis, Xylosma proctorii, Xylosma vincentii, Xylosma venosa, Xylosma terrae-reginae, Xylosma suluensis, Xylosma suaveolens, Xylosma smithiana, Xylosma tuberculata, Xylosma maidenii, Xylosma luzonensis, Xylosma lineolata, Xylosma prockia, Xylosma lancifolia, Xylosma intermedia, Xylosma lifuana, Xylosma pininsularis, Xylosma peltata, Xylosma parvifolia, Xylosma papuana, Xylosma pancheri, Xylosma panamensis, Xylosma martinicensis, Xylosma pachyphylla, Xylosma nervosa, Xylosma nelsonii, Xylosma molesta, Xylosma ovata, Xylosma inaequinervia, Xylosma palawanensis, Xylosma confusa, Xylosma dothioensis, Xylosma capillipes, Xylosma claraensis, Xylosma ciliatifolia, Xylosma characantha, Xylosma glaucescens, Xylosma iberiensis, Xylosma horrida, Xylosma heterophylla,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13201168: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.