Xylosma congestum

Xylosma congestum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Xylosma
Species: X. congestum
Binomial name
Xylosma congestum
Synonyms[1]
  • Xylosma congesta
  • Xylosma senticosum

Xylosma congestum, commonly known as shiny xylosma, is a species of flowering plant native to China.[1]

Discovery

The species was first recorded in China by Jesuit missionary Juan Louriero.[2]

Description

X. congestum can grow up to 8–10 feet (2.4–3.0 m) tall and wide.[3] 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.[1][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Xylosma congestum Tree Record". SelecTree. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Shiny Xylosma (Xylosma congestum)". Palm Paradise. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Xylosma congestum". Village Nurseries. Tree Town USA. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Shiny Xylosma". Desert Horizon Nursery. Retrieved 28 August 2018.


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