Xylopia hypolampra

Mildbr.

Annonaceae Edible: Seeds, Spice, Flower, Leaves 7 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. It can be 43 m tall. The trunk can be 80 cm across. The leaves are 4-9 cm long by 2 cm wide. The leaves are dark green above and whitish underneath. They have long silky hairs. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the leaves. The fruit are 4-5 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The fruit split open revealing the seeds and aril. The fruit have a dull brown exterior and bright red interior.

Edible Uses

The seeds are used in soups and stews, and can also be used as a spice. The flowers and leaves are also edible.

Traditional Uses

The seeds are used in soups and stews.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid forest. It grows between 400-900 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Africa, Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Gabon, West Africa,

Production

Plants fruit in February.

Synonyms

Xylopia brieyi de Wild.

Also Known As

Canzi, Ekui, Lucanga, Molo-nzange, Moundiye, Ndong-eli, Nyanghogha, Odjobi, Otoh, Sangi

References (6)

Billong Fils, P. E., et al, 2020, Ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants used by Baka people in southeastern Cameroon. Journal or Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 16:64 p 9
Harris, D. J., 2002, The vascular plants of the Dzanga-Sangha Reserve, Central African Republic. National Botanic Garden of Belgium, 2002. – 274 pages p 47
Johnson, D. M., 2018, A revision of Xylopia L. (Annonaceae): the species of Tropical Africa. PhytoKeys 97: 1–252
Raponda-Walker, A & Sillans, R., 1961, Les Plantes Utiles du Gabon. Editions Paul Lechevalier, Paris. p 72 (As Xylopia brieyi)
World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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