Xylopia elliotii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaXylopia elliotii is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is found in Ghana and possibly Ivory Coast.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m tall. It has many branches. The bark is dark brown. The twigs are hairy. The leaves are oval and 5-10 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. The petals are white tinged with purple at the base. The flowers have a scent. The fruit have up to 8 long sections. These are red to purple. There are up to 9 seeds in each section.
Edible Uses
The fruit is used as a flavouring and spice.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 280-1,400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Guinée, Ivory Coast, Mali, Sierra Leone, Togo, West Africa,
Other Information
It is cultivated in a few places.
Also Known As
Kenema, Nkankalan je
References (1)
- Johnson, D. M., 2018, A revision of Xylopia L. (Annonaceae): the species of Tropical Africa. PhytoKeys 97: 1–252
