Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 177 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428926
Common Names
- Xylopia Pancheri
- African Pepper
- Bitter Pepper
Description
Xylopia pancheri (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, lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Xylopia pancheri 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
Xylopia pancheri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylopia pancheri is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 8 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.
Where to Find Xylopia pancheri
Xylopia pancheri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Xylopia pancheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylopia pancheri?
Xylopia pancheri
What are the common names of Xylopia pancheri?
African Pepper, African Redwood
What is the natural habitat of Xylopia pancheri?
Tropical rainforests of Africa
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,