Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
albicaule
ID:
746688

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 13: 83 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746021

Common Names

  • Xanthophyllum albicaule
  • White-Stemmed Xanthophyllum
  • White-Stemmed Xanthophyllum

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Description

Xanthophyllum albicaule (also called White-Stemmed Xanthophyllum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky places, on cliffs, and in dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthophyllum albicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthophyllum albicaule has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthophyllum albicaule is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum albicaule

Xanthophyllum albicaule can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Xanthophyllum albicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum albicaule?

Xanthophyllum albicaule

What is the common name of Xanthophyllum albicaule?

Xanthophyllum albicaule

Where is Xanthophyllum albicaule found?

Xanthophyllum albicaule is found in India

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,

References

Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.