Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
excelsum
ID:
429223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 9 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428555

Common Names

  • Excelsum Xanthophyllum
  • Xanthophyllum Excelsum
  • Xanthophyllum Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Jakkia excelsa Blume [unknown]
  • Monnina excelsa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Banisterodes excelsa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Xanthophyllum excelsum (also called Tall 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 excelsum 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 excelsum 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 excelsum is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into two or more sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum excelsum

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

Xanthophyllum excelsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum excelsum?

Xanthophyllum excelsum

What are the common names of Xanthophyllum excelsum?

Yellow-wood, Fragrant Yellow Wood

What is the natural habitat of Xanthophyllum excelsum?

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692836-1: Based on the initial data import