Status:
valid
Authors:
Pontes-Pires
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 46: 267 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029406
Common Names
- Xylopia Maasiana
- Xylopia Orchid
- Xylopia Plant
Description
Xylopia maasiana (also called Maas' Xylopia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Xylopia maasiana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as houseplants. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas, and its leaves are often used in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xylopia maasiana has small, yellow flowers and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Where to Find Xylopia maasiana
Xylopia maasiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central 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,