Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acunae
ID:
429530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & E.Del-Risco

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 25: 40 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428862



Common Names

  • Xylopia acunae
  • African Pepper
  • Grains of Selim


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Description

Xylopia acunae (also called African Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia acunae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xylopia acunae are white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia acunae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Xylopia acunae

Xylopia acunae is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Xylopia acunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia acunae?

Xylopia acunae

What is the family of Xylopia acunae?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Xylopia acunae?

Cinnamonwood

Species in the Xylopia genus

Xylopia venezuelana, Xylopia wilwerthii, Xylopia vitiensis, Xylopia vielana, Xylopia vieillardii, Xylopia platypetala, Xylopia pygmaea, Xylopia rubescens, Xylopia roigii, Xylopia richardii, Xylopia quintasii, Xylopia pynaertii, Xylopia pulchella, Xylopia poilanei, Xylopia uniflora, Xylopia toussaintii, Xylopia torrei, Xylopia tomentosa, Xylopia sub-dehiscens, Xylopia staudtii, Xylopia spruceana, Xylopia sericea, Xylopia cupularis, Xylopia crinita, Xylopia coriifolia, Xylopia congolensis, Xylopia chocoensis, Xylopia championii, Xylopia caudata, Xylopia calosericea, Xylopia plowmanii, Xylopia flamignii, Xylopia ferruginea, Xylopia excellens, Xylopia emarginata, Xylopia elliptica, Xylopia elliotii, Xylopia ekmanii, Xylopia discreta, Xylopia dibaccata, Xylopia densifolia, Xylopia dehiscens, Xylopia degeneri, Xylopia calophylla, Xylopia acunae, Xylopia aethiopica, Xylopia africana, Xylopia brasiliensis, Xylopia bocatorena, Xylopia benthamii,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
E. Del-Risco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Del-Risco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269767-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.