Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 274 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334957
Common Names
- Robinson's Xantonneopsis
- Robinson's Xantonne
- Robinson's Xantonne Tree
Description
Xantonneopsis robinsonii (also called Robinson's xantonneopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that is usually gray-brown in color. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in moist soils in valleys, along streams, and in swamps and floodplains.
Uses & Benefits
Xantonneopsis robinsonii is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xantonneopsis robinsonii has yellow flowers with red centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xantonneopsis robinsonii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-draining potting soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Xantonneopsis robinsonii
Xantonneopsis robinsonii can be found in tropical rainforests in India and Bangladesh.
Xantonneopsis robinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xantonneopsis robinsonii?
Xantonneopsis robinsonii
What is the common name of Xantonneopsis robinsonii?
Robinson's Penda
What type of plant is Xantonneopsis robinsonii?
Evergreen tree
Species in the Xantonneopsis genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
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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,