Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chodat) Meijden
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 76: 120 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428318
Common Names
- Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum
- Subcoriaceum Xanthophyllum
- Leathery Xanthophyllum
Description
Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum (also called Thick-leaved 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 subcoriaceum has been used medicinally for treating headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum 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 subcoriaceum
Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including the coasts of Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum?
Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum
What is the common name of Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum?
Subcoriaceous Xanthophyllum
What type of plant is Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum?
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,