Xylosma maidenii

Xylosma maidenii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Xylosma
Species: X. maidenii
Binomial name
Xylosma maidenii
Sleumer

Xylosma maidenii, commonly known as The Ship Tree or Shitum Wood is a small tree in the Xylosma genus of the Salicaceae family, endemic to the lowland forests of Australia's Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea.[1] The male and female trees are separate, and flower from December to May.[2] The flowers are small and lead to purple/black fruit that comes directly off twigs.[1] When cut, the timber gives off a foul odour.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Plant label, Lord Howe Island Botanic Garden
  2. "PlantNET - FloraOnline". Plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
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