Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
429564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 444 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428896



Common Names

  • Xylopia mildbraedii
  • African Pepper
  • Grains of Selim


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Description

Xylopia mildbraedii (also called African Pepper, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, moist savannas, and swamp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia mildbraedii has been used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, rheumatism, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xylopia mildbraedii are white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia mildbraedii 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 mildbraedii

Xylopia mildbraedii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Xylopia mildbraedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia mildbraedii?

Xylopia mildbraedii

What is the family of Xylopia mildbraedii?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Xylopia mildbraedii?

African Pepper

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76195-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.