Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 32: 157 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428712
Common Names
- Torre's Xylopia
- Xylopia Torrei
- Torre's Xylopia
Description
Xylopia torrei (also called 'Torre's 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 torrei has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xylopia torrei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylopia torrei can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F).
Where to Find Xylopia torrei
Xylopia torrei can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Xylopia torrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylopia torrei?
Xylopia torrei
What is the common name of Xylopia torrei?
Umbrella tree
What is the natural habitat of Xylopia torrei?
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,