Xanthophytum sessile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessile
ID:
335355
Status:
valid
Authors:
Axelius
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Blumea 34: 434 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334687
Common Names
- Sessile Xanthophytum
- Xanthophytum Sessile
- Xanthophytum Sessilis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xanthophytum sessile (also called Sessile 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 sessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xanthophytum sessile 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 sessile 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 sessile
Xanthophytum sessile is found in the Philippines.
Xanthophytum sessile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xanthophytum sessile?
Xanthophytum sessile
What is the common name of Xanthophytum sessile?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Xanthophytum sessile?
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-215057: Based on the initial data import
Barbro Axelius (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Axelius' in the authors string.