Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pit.) H.S.Lo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 6(4): 31 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334650
Common Names
- Balansa's Xanthophytum
- Balansa Xanthophytum
- Xanthophytum Balansae
Synonyms
- Xanthophytopsis balansae Pit. [valid]
Description
Xanthophytum balansae (also called Balansa's Xanthophytum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has a spreading crown. Its bark is grayish-brown and its leaves are glossy green. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthophytum balansae is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xanthophytum balansae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xanthophytum balansae is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Xanthophytum balansae
Xanthophytum balansae is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Yunnan.
Xanthophytum balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthophytum balansae?
Xanthophytum balansae
What are the common names of Xanthophytum balansae?
Balansa's Xanthophytum, Yellow Myrtle
What is the natural habitat of Xanthophytum balansae?
Rainforest margins, dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Xanthophytum genus
Xanthophytum alopecurum,
Xanthophytum attopevense,
Xanthophytum balansae,
Xanthophytum borneense,
Xanthophytum brookei,
Xanthophytum bullatum,
Xanthophytum calycinum,
Xanthophytum capitatum,
Xanthophytum capitellatum,
Xanthophytum cylindricum,
Xanthophytum ferrugineum,
Xanthophytum foliaceum,
Xanthophytum fruticulosum,
Xanthophytum glabrum,
Xanthophytum glomeratum,
Xanthophytum grandiflorum,
Xanthophytum grandifolium,
Xanthophytum involucratum,
Xanthophytum johannis-winkleri,
Xanthophytum kinabaluense,
Xanthophytum kwangtungense,
Xanthophytum longipedunculatum,
Xanthophytum magnisepalum,
Xanthophytum minus,
Xanthophytum nitens,
Xanthophytum olivaceum,
Xanthophytum papuanum,
Xanthophytum polyanthum,
Xanthophytum pubistylosum,
Xanthophytum semiorbiculare,
Xanthophytum sessile,
Xanthophytum setosum,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,