Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
solmsii
ID:
904580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg ex Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 2): 567 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903915

Common Names

  • Xylotheca solmsii
  • Solms's Xylotheca
  • Tropical Xylotheca

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Description

Xylotheca solmsii (also called Xylotheca, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a single stem, with alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves that are dark green in color. It is found in open grasslands and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xylotheca solmsii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylotheca solmsii is a small, yellow-green flower head, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylotheca solmsii is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Xylotheca solmsii

Xylotheca solmsii is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366150-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.