Xanthophytum kinabaluense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kinabaluense
ID:
335342
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tange
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15: 575 (1995 publ. 1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334674
Common Names
- Kinabalu Xanthophytum
- Xanthophytum Kinabaluense
- Xanthophytum Kinabaluensis
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- Myrioneuron borneense Stapf [valid]
- Siderobombyx kinabaluensis Bremek. [valid]
Description
Xanthophytum kinabaluense (also called Kinabalu xanthophytum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Malaysia and Indonesia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, open forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Xanthophytum kinabaluense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xanthophytum kinabaluense is white and has five petals, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xanthophytum kinabaluense is a tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Xanthophytum kinabaluense
Xanthophytum kinabaluense is found in the Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia.
Xanthophytum kinabaluense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthophytum kinabaluense?
Xanthophytum kinabaluense
What is the common name of Xanthophytum kinabaluense?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Xanthophytum kinabaluense?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Asia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-215045: Based on the initial data import
Christian Tange: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tange' in the authors string.