Xylosma obovata

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Xylosma obovata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Xylosma
Species:
X. obovata
Binomial name
Xylosma obovata
Synonyms [2]
  • Craepaloprumnon obovatumH.Karst.
  • Myroxylon obovatum(H.Karst.) Warb.

Xylosma obovata is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. [2] [3] It is endemic to Colombia.

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References

  1. Lopez-Gallego, C.; Morales M, P. (2020). "Xylosma obovata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T182979577A182979580. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T182979577A182979580.es . Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Xylosma obovata (H.Karst.) Triana & Planch". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  3. "Xylosma obovata (H.Karst.) Triana & Planch". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved February 4, 2025.