Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
429618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maingay ex Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 83 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428950



Common Names

  • Xylopia Fusca
  • African Pepper
  • Bitter Pepper


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Description

Xylopia fusca (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 forests and savannas. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces small, white flowers. The leaves are lanceolate in shape and have a glossy, dark green color.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia fusca 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 fusca are white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia fusca is a tropical plant 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 fusca

Xylopia fusca is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Xylopia fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia fusca?

Xylopia fusca

What is the common name of Xylopia fusca?

Fuscous Xylopia

What is the natural habitat of Xylopia fusca?

Xylopia fusca is native to tropical 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
Alexander Carroll Maingay (1836-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maingay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76136-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.