Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
429554

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 34(5): 35 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428886

Common Names

  • Xylopia benthamii
  • African Pepper
  • Grains of Selim

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Synonyms

  • Xylopia benthamii subnuda R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Xylopia benthamii dolichopetala R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Xylopia benthamii (also called African Pepper, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, moist savannas, and swamp forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xylopia benthamii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xylopia benthamii are white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylopia benthamii is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Xylopia benthamii

Xylopia benthamii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Xylopia benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylopia benthamii?

Xylopia benthamii

What is the family of Xylopia benthamii?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Xylopia benthamii?

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,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269770-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.