Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
1066921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 271 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066259



Common Names

  • Collina Xylopia
  • Collina
  • Xylopia Collina


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Description

Xylopia collina (also called Hill Xylopia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical Asia. It has a straight trunk and a dense, pyramidal crown. It is found in lowland rainforests and montane forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia collina is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylopia collina is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia collina is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Xylopia collina

Xylopia collina can be found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76095-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.