Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
flavescens
ID:
429220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3(4): 82. 1820 [18 Feb 1820]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428552



Common Names

  • Flavescens Xanthophyllum
  • Xanthophyllum Flavescens
  • Xanthophyllum Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Kaulfussia geminiflora Dennst. [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum affine Korth. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum undulatum Wight [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum sarawakensis Chodat [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum roxburghianum Wight [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum virescens D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum obliquum Craib [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum multiramosum Elmer [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum loheri Merr. [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum pallidum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum geminiflorum (Dennst.) Alston [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum floriferum Elmer [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum glandulosum Merr. [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum angustifolium Wight [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum adenopodum Miq. [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum arnottianum Wight [unknown]
  • Banisteroides affine (Korth. ex Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum siamense Craib [unknown]

Description

Xanthophyllum flavescens (also called Yellow 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 flavescens 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 flavescens 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 flavescens is a shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum flavescens

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

Xanthophyllum flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum flavescens?

Xanthophyllum flavescens

What are the common names of Xanthophyllum flavescens?

Yellow-wood, Fragrant Yellow Wood

What is the natural habitat of Xanthophyllum flavescens?

Tropical rainforests of India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands

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,

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