Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
429392

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Pl. Usuel. Bras. : t. 33 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428724



Common Names

  • Xylopia sericea
  • Silky Xylopia
  • African Pepper


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Description

Xylopia sericea (also called African Pepper, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia sericea has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylopia sericea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. The flowers have a sweet scent and are borne on short stems. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia sericea is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into two or more sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Xylopia sericea

Xylopia sericea can be found in tropical Africa.

Xylopia sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia sericea?

Xylopia sericea

What is the common name of Xylopia sericea?

Umbrella tree

What is the natural habitat of Xylopia sericea?

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

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76256-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.