Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutiflora
ID:
429556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dunal) A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Cuba, Pl. Vasc. : 55 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428888



Common Names

  • Xylopia acutiflora
  • African Pepper
  • Grains of Selim


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Synonyms

  • Xylopia oxypetala (DC.) Oliv. [unknown]
  • Xylopia sereti De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Xylopia acutiflora (also called African Pepper, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, moist savannas, and swamp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia acutiflora is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It also has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xylopia acutiflora 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 acutiflora is a tropical plant that is native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 4 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil.

Where to Find Xylopia acutiflora

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

Xylopia acutiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia acutiflora?

Xylopia acutiflora

What is the family of Xylopia acutiflora?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Xylopia acutiflora?

African Pepper

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76055-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.