Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
olivaceum
ID:
335349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 271 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334681

Common Names

  • Olive Xanthophytum
  • Xanthophytum Olivaceum
  • Xanthophytum Olivaceum

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Description

Xanthophytum olivaceum (also called Olive xanthophytum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthophytum olivaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xanthophytum olivaceum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthophytum olivaceum 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 olivaceum

Xanthophytum olivaceum is found in the Philippines.

Xanthophytum olivaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophytum olivaceum?

Xanthophytum olivaceum

What is the common name of Xanthophytum olivaceum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Xanthophytum olivaceum?

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,

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