Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
1544356

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Johnson & N.A.Murray

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 42: 44 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025235



Common Names

  • Xylopia australis
  • Australis Xylopia
  • Xylopia


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Description

Xylopia australis (also called Australis Xylopia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia australis is used as a spice in many dishes and is also used to make medicines for treating digestive problems, fever, and malaria. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylopia australis has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia australis is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Xylopia australis

Xylopia australis is found in Australia.

Xylopia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia australis?

Xylopia australis

What are the common names of Xylopia australis?

Southern Xylopia

What is the natural habitat of Xylopia australis?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215057-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.