Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
bombayanum
ID:
429297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4: 263 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428629

Common Names

  • Xanthophyllum Bombayanum
  • Bombay Xanthophyllum
  • Bombay Yellowwood

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Description

Xanthophyllum bombayanum (also called 'Bombay Xanthophyllum', among many other common names) is a small tree species with leathery leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is usually found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthophyllum bombayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthophyllum bombayanum has flowers that are yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthophyllum bombayanum is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum bombayanum

Xanthophyllum bombayanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Xanthophyllum bombayanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum bombayanum?

Xanthophyllum bombayanum

What is the natural habitat of Xanthophyllum bombayanum?

Xanthophyllum bombayanum is found in tropical rainforests in South East Asia.

What are the characteristics of Xanthophyllum bombayanum?

Xanthophyllum bombayanum is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers that have yellow centers.

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,