Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamii
ID:
1066453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cavaco & Keraudren

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 103: 275 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065791

Common Names

  • Xylopia Lamii
  • Lam's Xylopia
  • Spicy Xylopia

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Description

Xylopia lamii (also called Lam's Xylopia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and gallery forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia lamii is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, as well as for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylopia lamii has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia lamii can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Xylopia lamii

Xylopia lamii is native to the tropical forests of Central and 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

Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.
Alberto Judice Leote Cavaco (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavaco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76162-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.