Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
335588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Blumea 8: 214 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334920



Common Names

  • Hooker's Xantolis
  • Xantolis hookeri
  • Xantolis Tree


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Synonyms

  • Planchonella hookeri Pierre [unknown]
  • Pouteria hookeri (C.B.Clarke) Baehni [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon hookeri C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Sideroxylon hookeri mekongensis Lecomte [unknown]

Description

Xantolis hookeri (also called Hooker's xantholoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that is usually gray-brown in color. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in moist soils in valleys, along streams, and in swamps and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Xantolis hookeri 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xantolis hookeri 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 hookeri 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 hookeri

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

Xantolis hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xantolis hookeri?

Xantolis hookeri

What is the common name of Xantolis hookeri?

Hooker's Penda

What type of plant is Xantolis hookeri?

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-215272: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.