Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticulosa
ID:
429409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 361 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428741

Common Names

  • Xanthosia fruticulosa
  • Shrubby Xanthosia
  • Shrubby Xanthosia

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Description

Xanthosia fruticulosa (also called 'Shrubby Xanthosia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines, and it grows in humid forests at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthosia fruticulosa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and malaria. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthosia fruticulosa is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rootstock and upright stems. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Xanthosia fruticulosa

Xanthosia fruticulosa can be found in Australia.

Xanthosia fruticulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthosia fruticulosa?

Xanthosia fruticulosa

What is the family of Xanthosia fruticulosa?

Apiaceae

What is the common name of Xanthosia fruticulosa?

Xanthosia

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,