Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boniana
ID:
335573

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dubard) P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 212 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334905



Common Names

  • Bon's Xantolis
  • Xantolis boniana
  • Xantolis Tree


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Synonyms

  • Planchonella boniana Dubard [unknown]
  • Pouteria boniana (Dubard) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon bonianum Lecomte [unknown]

Description

Xantolis boniana (also called Bon's Xantolis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Nepal. It grows up to 10 m tall and has yellow-green flowers. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, woodlands, and along streams and creeks.

Uses & Benefits

Xantolis boniana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a dense, low-growing habit and produces clusters of yellow flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xantolis boniana var. boniana
Xantolis boniana var. pavieana (Pierre ex Dubard) P.Royen
Xantolis boniana var. rostrata (Merr.) P.Royen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xantolis boniana are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xantolis boniana is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring, and seeds can be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Xantolis boniana

Xantolis boniana can be found in tropical rainforests in India and Bangladesh.

Xantolis boniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xantolis boniana?

Xantolis boniana

What is the common name of Xantolis boniana?

Bon's Penda

What type of plant is Xantolis boniana?

Evergreen tree

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-215259: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.