Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decorticans
ID:
1282160

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Johnson & Lobão

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 208 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281498



Common Names

  • Xylopia decorticans
  • Xylopia decorticans
  • Xylopia decorticans


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Description

Xylopia decorticans (also called Decorticating Xylopia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of about 10 meters, and has alternate, oblong leaves. Its flowers are white and fragrant, and it grows in open woodlands and in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia decorticans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xylopia decorticans is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia decorticans is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.

Where to Find Xylopia decorticans

Xylopia decorticans is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Xylopia decorticans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia decorticans?

Xylopia decorticans

What is the common name of Xylopia decorticans?

Decorticating Xylopia

What is the natural habitat of Xylopia decorticans?

Xylopia decorticans is found in moist forests 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

David Mark Johnson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Johnson' in the authors string.
Adriana Q. Lobão: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lobão' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093137-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.