Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceola
ID:
429636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 389 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428968

Common Names

  • Xylopia lanceola
  • Lanceola Anise
  • Lanceola Xylopia

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Description

Xylopia lanceola (also called Lanceolate Xylopia, 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 lanceola is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylopia lanceola has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia lanceola is a tropical tree species native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Xylopia lanceola

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

Xylopia lanceola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia lanceola?

Xylopia lanceola

What is the common name of Xylopia lanceola?

Lanceolate Xylopia

What is the natural habitat of Xylopia lanceola?

Xylopia lanceola 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,

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