Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
1544363

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Johnson & N.A.Murray

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 42: 78 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025242



Common Names

  • Xylopia retusa
  • Retusa Xylopia
  • Xylopia


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Description

Xylopia retusa (also called Retusa Xylopia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia retusa is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, stomach ache, and malaria. It is also used as a spice in many dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylopia retusa has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia retusa is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Xylopia retusa

Xylopia retusa is found in Madagascar.

Xylopia retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia retusa?

Xylopia retusa

What are the common names of Xylopia retusa?

Pointed-leaved Xylopia

What is the natural habitat of Xylopia retusa?

Tropical rainforests of 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215064-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.