Status:
valid
Authors:
Heine
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 6: 215 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428382
Common Names
- Xanthophyllum penibukanense
- Penibukanense
- Xanthophyllum
Description
Xanthophyllum penibukanense (also called 'Penibukan Xanthophyllum' and 'Penibukan Yellow Leather Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist, shady forests, usually on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthophyllum penibukanense 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 penibukanense is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is usually found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Xanthophyllum penibukanense
Xanthophyllum penibukanense can be found in India.
Xanthophyllum penibukanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum penibukanense?
Xanthophyllum penibukanense
What is the common name of Xanthophyllum penibukanense?
Penibukan Xanthophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Xanthophyllum penibukanense?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,