Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
429367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 388 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428699



Common Names

  • Pretty Xylopia
  • Xylopia Pulchella
  • Pretty Xylopia


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Description

Xylopia pulchella (also called 'Beautiful Anise', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has a short, woody stem and small, ovate leaves. It produces small, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow and white. It is found growing in dry forests, often on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia pulchella has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and malaria. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylopia pulchella has flowers that are yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia pulchella is a small shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist potting mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Xylopia pulchella

Xylopia pulchella can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Xylopia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia pulchella?

Xylopia pulchella

What is the family of Xylopia pulchella?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Xylopia pulchella?

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,

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