Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
1048235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 8: 259 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047573

Common Names

  • Xylococcus bicolor
  • Bicolor Xylococcus
  • Xylococcus Bicolor

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Description

Xylococcus bicolor (also called Bicolor Xylococcus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, wooded areas, often in association with other shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

Xylococcus bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylococcus bicolor is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylococcus bicolor is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil.

Where to Find Xylococcus bicolor

Xylococcus bicolor can be found in the western United States, in the states of Oregon and California.

Species in the Xylococcus genus

Species in the Ericaceae family