Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
429250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex A.W.Benn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 210 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428582

Common Names

  • Xanthophyllum griffithii
  • Griffith's Xanthophyllum
  • Xanthophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Banisterodes griffithii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Xanthophyllum griffithii (also called Griffith's Xanthophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthophyllum griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant indoors. It has a sweet scent and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xanthophyllum griffithii sub. erectum Meijden
Xanthophyllum griffithii var. papillosum W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Xanthophyllum griffithii var. angustifolium Ng
Xanthophyllum griffithii var. montanum Ng

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xanthophyllum griffithii has small, white flowers with yellow markings. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthophyllum griffithii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be grown in a well-drained potting mix with plenty of organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Xanthophyllum griffithii

Xanthophyllum griffithii is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Xanthophyllum griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthophyllum griffithii?

Xanthophyllum griffithii

What is the natural habitat of Xanthophyllum griffithii?

Xanthophyllum griffithii is found in tropical rainforests in South East Asia.

What are the characteristics of Xanthophyllum griffithii?

Xanthophyllum griffithii is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers that have yellow centers.

Species in the Xanthophyllum genus

Xanthophyllum ancolanum, Xanthophyllum tenue, Xanthophyllum tardicrescens, Xanthophyllum sylvestre, Xanthophyllum sulphureum, Xanthophyllum suberosum, Xanthophyllum subcoriaceum, Xanthophyllum trichocladum, Xanthophyllum schixocarpon, Xanthophyllum rufum, Xanthophyllum rheophilum, Xanthophyllum retinerve, Xanthophyllum reticulatum, Xanthophyllum resupinatum, Xanthophyllum reflexum, Xanthophyllum stipitatum, Xanthophyllum tenuipetalum, Xanthophyllum zeylanicum, Xanthophyllum wrayi, Xanthophyllum vitellinum, Xanthophyllum virens, Xanthophyllum venosum, Xanthophyllum velutinum, Xanthophyllum manickamii, Xanthophyllum obscurum, Xanthophyllum novoguinense, Xanthophyllum nitidum, Xanthophyllum nigricans, Xanthophyllum ngii, Xanthophyllum neglectum, Xanthophyllum monticola, Xanthophyllum montanum, Xanthophyllum rectum, Xanthophyllum ovatifolium, Xanthophyllum malayanum, Xanthophyllum macrophyllum, Xanthophyllum longum, Xanthophyllum lineare, Xanthophyllum lateriflorum, Xanthophyllum penibukanense, Xanthophyllum purpureum, Xanthophyllum punctatum, Xanthophyllum pulchrum, Xanthophyllum pubescens, Xanthophyllum pseudoadenotus, Xanthophyllum poilanei, Xanthophyllum octandrum, Xanthophyllum petiolatum, Xanthophyllum pedicellatum, Xanthophyllum pauciflorum,

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Alfred William Bennett (1833-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Benn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:692850-1: Based on the initial data import