This was the surname of the Jesuit priest Saint Francis Xavier 1506-1552 who was born in a village by this name.

Plant names that start with x. Common Flower Names Beginning With X Y Z. Starting with XE. Xandra Protector of humanity.

Some of the cities whose names start with the letter X are highlighted below. Below is a list of plant names beginning with the letter x listed by common name. Examples of Cities that Start with the Letter X Cities in China.

Click a letter of the alphabet to see a list of plants with common names beginning with that letter. Dracaena Reflexa Another great looking foliage plant from the dracaena genus. Flowers that start with letter X Xanthisma Xanthisma Xeranthemum Xeranthemum.

However the common names of plants often vary from region to region which is why most plant encyclopedias refer to plants using their scientific names in other words using binomials or Latin names. Xander Defender of man. Flowers That Start With X.

The sentry palm plant is similar when comparing it with the kentia. Sarracenia pitcher plant Sasa. Alternatively click here to see the plants listed alphabetically by botanic name.

Public domain via Wikimedia. The scientific name is Howea Belmoreana and its also known as the curly palm. Derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning the new house.