Xylosma bahamensis, commonly known as the Shake Hand tree, is a shrub or small tree native to the Bahamas, often found in coastal thickets. Its branches are densely arranged, giving it a distinctive appearance.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Shake Hand Tree (Xylosma bahamensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Xylosma |
| Species | Xylosma bahamensis |
Similar in genus Xylosma
