Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
429226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth. ex Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 276 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428558

Common Names

  • Ellipticum Xanthophyllum
  • Xanthophyllum Ellipticum
  • Xanthophyllum Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Xanthophyllum hildebrandii Meijden [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum citrifolium Chodat [unknown]
  • Xanthophyllum kingii Chodat [unknown]
  • Banisterodes elliptica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Xanthophyllum ellipticum (also called Elliptic xanthophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright, branching habit with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in shady, moist, and humus-rich areas, such as in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthophyllum ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant indoors. It has a sweet scent and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Xanthophyllum ellipticum is white and yellow, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthophyllum ellipticum is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in moist and shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plant prefers full to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum ellipticum

Xanthophyllum ellipticum is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Xanthophyllum ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum ellipticum?

Xanthophyllum ellipticum

What are the common names of Xanthophyllum ellipticum?

Yellow-wood, Fragrant Yellow Wood

What is the natural habitat of Xanthophyllum ellipticum?

Tropical rainforests of India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2467749: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.