Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
palawanense
ID:
429074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 5: 1673 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428406



Common Names

  • Xanthophyllum palawanense
  • Palawanense
  • Xanthophyllum


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Description

Xanthophyllum palawanense (also called Palawan Xanthophyllum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China, and is found growing in moist, evergreen forests at elevations up to 1,000 meters. It prefers to grow in sunny areas on well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthophyllum palawanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Xanthophyllum palawanense 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 palawanense is a terrestrial orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, it is important to keep the soil moist and warm, and to provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum palawanense

Xanthophyllum palawanense is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is commonly found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Xanthophyllum palawanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum palawanense?

Xanthophyllum palawanense

What is the family of Xanthophyllum palawanense?

Rubiaceae

What is the distribution of Xanthophyllum palawanense?

Philippines

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,