Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
429230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 141 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428562



Common Names

  • Eberhardtii Xanthophyllum
  • Xanthophyllum Eberhardtii
  • Xanthophyllum Orchid


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Description

Xanthophyllum eberhardtii (also called Eberhardt's xanthophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright, branching habit with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in shady, moist, and humus-rich areas, such as in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthophyllum eberhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant indoors. It has a sweet scent and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Xanthophyllum eberhardtii is white and yellow, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthophyllum eberhardtii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum eberhardtii

Xanthophyllum eberhardtii is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Xanthophyllum eberhardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum eberhardtii?

Xanthophyllum eberhardtii

What is the family of Xanthophyllum eberhardtii?

Polygalaceae

What is the common name of Xanthophyllum eberhardtii?

No common name

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,