Xylosma congesta explained

Xylosma congesta, commonly known as shiny xylosma, is a species of flowering plant native to China.[1]

Discovery

The species was first recorded in China by Jesuit missionary João de Loureiro.[2]

Description

Xylosma congesta can grow up to 8feet-10feetft (-ft) tall and wide.[3] New leaves are a red-bronze colour that mature to a bright green. Although the species seldom flowers, small, black berries can be produced, which attract birds.[1] [4]

Uses

Xylosma congesta is used as anti-inflammatory and as a birthing aid. The ethanolic extract of its leaves is antimelanogenic (prevents melanogenesis) and is used in skin products.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Xylosma congestum Tree Record. SelecTree. 28 August 2018.
  2. Web site: Shiny Xylosma (Xylosma congestum) . Palm Paradise . 28 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Xylosma congestum . Village Nurseries . Tree Town USA . 28 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Shiny Xylosma . Desert Horizon Nursery . 28 August 2018.
  5. Duarte-Casar . Rodrigo . Romero-Benavides . Juan Carlos . Xylosma G. Forst. Genus: Medicinal and Veterinary Use, Phytochemical Composition, and Biological Activity . Plants . 5 May 2022 . 11 . 9 . 1252 . 10.3390/plants11091252. free . 9103172 .

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