Xylosma congestum
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(unranked): | Angiosperms
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Species: | X. congestum
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Xylosma congestum | |
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Xylosma congestum, commonly known as shiny xylosma, is a species of flowering plant native to China.[3]
Discovery[]
The species was first recorded in China by Jesuit missionary João de Loureiro.[4]
Description[]
X. congestum can grow up to 8–10 feet (2.4–3.0 m) tall and wide.[5] New leaves are a red-bronze colour that mature to a bright green. Although the species seldom flowers, small, black berries can be produced, which attract birds.[3][6]
References[]
- ^ "Tropicos | Name - Xylosma congesta (Lour.) Merr". legacy.tropicos.org. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
- ^ Merrill, E.D. (1920). "Xylosma congestum". Philippine Journal of Science. Manila. 15: 247.
- ^ a b c "Xylosma congestum Tree Record". SelecTree. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Shiny Xylosma (Xylosma congestum)". Palm Paradise. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Xylosma congestum". Village Nurseries. Tree Town USA. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "Shiny Xylosma". Desert Horizon Nursery. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
Categories:
- Xylosma
- Taxa named by João de Loureiro
- Salicaceae stubs