Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner & D.M.Johnson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 129 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746018
Common Names
- Xylopia kuchingensis
- Kuching Xylopia
- Kuching Xylopia
Description
Xylopia kuchingensis (also called Kuching Xylopia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky places, on cliffs, and in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xylopia kuchingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xylopia kuchingensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylopia kuchingensis is a perennial plant native to Malaysia. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Xylopia kuchingensis
Xylopia kuchingensis can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Xylopia kuchingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylopia kuchingensis?
Xylopia kuchingensis
What is the common name of Xylopia kuchingensis?
Xylopia kuchingensis
Where is Xylopia kuchingensis found?
Xylopia kuchingensis is found in Malaysia
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,