Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
ancolanum
ID:
428943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 394 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428275



Common Names

  • Xanthophyllum ancolanum
  • Ancolan Xanthophyllum
  • Xanthophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Xanthophyllum sumatranum Miq. [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum palembanicum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Xanthophyllum ancolanum (also called 'Ancolan Xanthophyllum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It has large, leathery leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in mangrove swamps and estuaries.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthophyllum ancolanum is used for making wreaths and garlands, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthophyllum ancolanum has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthophyllum ancolanum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum ancolanum

Xanthophyllum ancolanum is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Xanthophyllum ancolanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum ancolanum?

Xanthophyllum ancolanum

What is the common name of Xanthophyllum ancolanum?

Ancolan Xanthophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Xanthophyllum ancolanum?

Forests of Asia

Species in the Xanthophyllum genus

Xanthophyllum ancolanum, Xanthophyllum tenue, Xanthophyllum tardicrescens, Xanthophyllum sylvestre, Xanthophyllum sulphureum, Xanthophyllum suberosum, Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum, Xanthophyllum trichocladum, Xanthophyllum schixocarpon, Xanthophyllum rufum, Xanthophyllum rheophilum, Xanthophyllum retinerve, Xanthophyllum reticulatum, Xanthophyllum resupinatum, Xanthophyllum reflexum, Xanthophyllum stipitatum, Xanthophyllum tenuipetalum, Xanthophyllum zeylanicum, Xanthophyllum wrayi, Xanthophyllum vitellinum, Xanthophyllum virens, Xanthophyllum venosum, Xanthophyllum velutinum, Xanthophyllum manickamii, Xanthophyllum obscurum, Xanthophyllum novoguinense, Xanthophyllum nitidum, Xanthophyllum nigricans, Xanthophyllum ngii, Xanthophyllum neglectum, Xanthophyllum monticola, Xanthophyllum montanum, Xanthophyllum rectum, Xanthophyllum ovatifolium, Xanthophyllum malayanum, Xanthophyllum macrophyllum, Xanthophyllum longum, Xanthophyllum lineare, Xanthophyllum lateriflorum, Xanthophyllum penibukanense, Xanthophyllum purpureum, Xanthophyllum punctatum, Xanthophyllum pulchrum, Xanthophyllum pubescens, Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus, Xanthophyllum poilanei, Xanthophyllum octandrum, Xanthophyllum petiolatum, Xanthophyllum pedicellatum, Xanthophyllum pauciflorum,

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,