Kingdom Plantae Family Salicaceae Scientific name Xylosma pachyphyllum | Order Malpighiales Genus Xylosma Rank Species | |
Xylosma pachyphyllum, commonly known as Spiny Logwood, is a species of flowering plant in the willow family, Salicaceae, that is endemic to Puerto Rico. It can be found in forests on the island's western mountains, where it grows in serpentine soils. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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