Xylosma rhombifolia (Britton & P.Wilson) Sleumer
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Authority
Sleumer, Hermann O. 1980. Flacourtiaceae. Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 22: 1-499. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Salicaceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type. Britton & Wilson 14880, Cuba, Isla de Pinos, Coe s Camp, Ensenada de Siguanea, st (holotype, NY).
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Synonyms
Myroxylon rhombifolium Britton & P.Wilson
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Description
Description - Shrub ca 1.0 m high; branches very slender, elongate, puberulent, each node with an acicular spine 8.00-12.0 mm long. Leaves very small, rhombic, (sub)coriaceous, dark green and shining above, pale green underneath, glabrous, 2-5-toothed, 6.0-10.0 mm long and broad, strongly and closely veined on both faces, the venation somewhat reticulated; petiole 0.5-1.0 mm long. Flowers and fruits unknown.
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Distribution
Cuba, Isla de Pinos, once collected.
Cuba South America| Isla de Piños Cuba South America|