Status:
valid
Authors:
Meijden
Source:
ksu
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 76: 118 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428619
Common Names
- Xanthophyllum Chartaceum
- Chartaceous Xanthophyllum
- Chartaceous Yellowwood
Description
Xanthophyllum chartaceum (also called 'Paper Bark', among many other common names) is a small tree species with a thin, papery bark. 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 chartaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, fragrant, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Small, black, round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthophyllum chartaceum is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It is an easy-to-grow 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 chartaceum
Xanthophyllum chartaceum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Xanthophyllum chartaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum chartaceum?
Xanthophyllum chartaceum
What is the natural habitat of Xanthophyllum chartaceum?
Xanthophyllum chartaceum is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What is the size of Xanthophyllum chartaceum?
Xanthophyllum chartaceum typically grows to a height of 5-10 cm.
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,