Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
1066721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 31 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066059

Common Names

  • Xylopia thomsonii
  • Thomson's Xylopia
  • Thomsonii Xylopia

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Description

Xylopia thomsonii (also called African Pepper, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire. It is found in evergreen or semi-deciduous forests, as well as in secondary forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia thomsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xylopia thomsonii are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia thomsonii is a tropical tree native to Africa. It grows to a height of about 115 feet and has glossy, dark green leaves. It produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Xylopia thomsonii

Xylopia thomsonii is native to Central Africa and can be found in the Congo Basin.

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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