Xylosma planchonellifolia
species of plant
Xylosma planchonellifolia (syn. Lasiochlamys planchonellifolia) is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, endemic to New Caledonia. Formerly a member of Lasiochlamys, the name was reinstated in 2023 when the genus was transferred to Xylosma. It is listed as a protected species by the National Natural Heritage Inventory.
Description
Xylosma planchonellifolia is a shrub or tree reaching up to a reported 10 m (33 ft) in height, characterized by a slender habit and contorted branches, along with dense wood. The leaves measure up to 7 cm (2.8 in) long and 3 cm (1.2 in) wide, are glabrous, glossy dark green above, light yellowish green below, and often tinged with red; the shape is spatulate, the apex is rounded, the base is attenuate, and the margins are entire. The leaf surface is coriaceous, and the veins come in pairs that form a reticulate pattern; the petiole is allegedly red, measuring roughly 1 cm (0.39 in).
The flowers are reportedly green-white, yellow, or reddish and grow in fascicles, connected by a small articulated pedicel. The tepals are ovate or lanceolate, measuring about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) long; the outer tepals are glabrous, while the inner tepals are slightly pubescent, both displaying ciliolate margins. Male flowers have stamens that feature elongate filaments and globose anthers; the connective is prominently thickened and globose.
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