Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidiflora
ID:
429357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bagstad & D.M.Johnson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 22: 24 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428689



Common Names

  • Rigid-Flowered Xylopia
  • Xylopia Rigidiflora
  • Rigid-Flowered Xylopia


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Description

Xylopia rigidiflora (also called 'Rigid 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 rigidiflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xylopia rigidiflora are white or yellowish, with a tubular corolla. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia rigidiflora 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 rigidiflora

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

Xylopia rigidiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia rigidiflora?

Xylopia rigidiflora

What is the common name of Xylopia rigidiflora?

Rigid-flowered Pepper

What is the natural habitat of Xylopia rigidiflora?

Tropical rainforest

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

David Mark Johnson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Johnson' in the authors string.
Kenneth Joseph Bagstad (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bagstad' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318382-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.