Status:
valid
Authors:
A.W.Benn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 210 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428334
Common Names
- Xanthophyllum stipitatum
- Stipitatum Xanthophyllum
- Stalked Xanthophyllum
Synonyms
- Banisteroides stipitatum (A.W.Benn.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Xanthophyllum stipitatum (also called Stalked Leatherwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Garryaceae. It is native to western North America, from Oregon to Baja California, where it grows in chaparral, oak woodlands, and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthophyllum stipitatum is used for making wreaths and garlands, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Xanthophyllum stipitatum var. glabrum Meijden
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xanthophyllum stipitatum is white in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthophyllum stipitatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will require more frequent watering. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Xanthophyllum stipitatum
Xanthophyllum stipitatum is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is commonly found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Xanthophyllum stipitatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum stipitatum?
Xanthophyllum stipitatum
What is the common name of Xanthophyllum stipitatum?
Stipitated Xanthophyllum
What type of plant is Xanthophyllum stipitatum?
Evergreen shrub
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,