Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 306 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428395
Common Names
- Xanthophyllum octandrum
- Octandrum
- Xanthophyllum
Synonyms
- Xanthophyllum macintyrii F.Muell. [unknown]
- Macintyria octandra F.Muell. [unknown]
- Banisterodes macintyrii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Xanthophyllum octandrum (also called Eight-petalled Xanthophyllum, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to China, and is found growing in moist, evergreen forests at elevations up to 1,000 meters. It prefers to grow in sunny areas on well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthophyllum octandrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
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 octandrum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Xanthophyllum octandrum
Xanthophyllum octandrum can be found in India.
Xanthophyllum octandrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum octandrum?
Xanthophyllum octandrum
What type of plant is Xanthophyllum octandrum?
It is an evergreen tree
Where is Xanthophyllum octandrum native to?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
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,