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Ximenia Americana
Ximenia Americana
Description Ximenia Americana is a perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central, and South America. It is also known as Wild Olive, Tallow Plum, or Sea Lemon. The plant belongs to the flowering plant family Olacaceae and is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 5 meters…
Xylomelum
Xylomelum
Description Xylomelum is a genus of flowering plants in the Proteaceae family, native to Australia. It includes six species of evergreen trees and shrubs that can grow up to 30 meters tall. The name Xylomelum is derived from the Greek words “xylon” meaning wood and “melos” meaning apple, referring to the hard woody fruit that resembles an apple.The trees have…
Xanthostemon
Xanthostemon
Description Xanthostemon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native to Australia and the Pacific Islands. The name “Xanthostemon” is derived from the Greek words “xanthos,” meaning yellow, and “stemon,” meaning stamen, referring to the yellow stamens of the flowers. The genus includes approximately 40 species of evergreen trees and shrubs. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
Xylocarpus
Xylocarpus
Description Xylocarpus is a genus of trees that belong to the family Meliaceae. They are native to the mangrove swamps of the Indo-West Pacific region. There are four species of Xylocarpus and all of them are used for various purposes such as timber, medicine, and traditional rituals. The most notable species is Xylocarpus granatum or crabwood, which is widely distributed…
Xiphidium
Xiphidium
Description Xiphidium is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Xiphidiaceae. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in various habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet savannas. The plant has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is a perennial plant that can grow up…
Xanthosoma Sagittifolium
Xanthosoma Sagittifolium
Description Xanthosoma Sagittifolium, commonly known as arrowleaf elephant ear or malanga, is a tropical plant native to South America and the Caribbean. It belongs to the Araceae family, which includes other popular houseplants such as peace lilies and philodendrons. The plant is prized for its large, arrow-shaped leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long and 1 foot wide.…
Xyris Indica
Xyris Indica
Description Xyris Indica, commonly known as Yellow-eyed Grass, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Xyridaceae family. It is native to South America and can be found in wetlands and bogs. This beautiful wildflower is characterized by its yellow flowers and grass-like leaves that grow up to 30 cm in height. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Xanthorrhoea
Xanthorrhoea
Description Xanthorrhoea, commonly known as the Grass Tree, is a genus of plants native to Australia. It belongs to the family Asphodelaceae and has approximately 30 species. The Grass Tree is a slow-growing plant and can live for hundreds of years. It is known for its unique appearance, with a thick trunk and long, grass-like leaves that grow from a…
Xerochrysum Bracteatum
Xerochrysum Bracteatum
Description Xerochrysum Bracteatum, commonly known as Strawflower, is an annual or perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Australia, but it is widely cultivated in other parts of the world as an ornamental plant. The plant is known for its striking and colorful blooms that resemble paper flowers. The flowers are available in shades of…
Xyris Fimbriata
Xyris Fimbriata
Description Xyris Fimbriata, also known as the fringed yellow-eyed grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Xyridaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in areas such as wet pine savannas, bogs, and seepage slopes. The plant is characterized by its bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer months, and…
