Xylopia monticola
D. M. Johnson & N. A. Murray
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit - spice
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Description
A tree. It can grow 10-20 m tall. The twigs are brown and hairy. The leaves are 8-11 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers occur in the axils of leaves. The petals are creamy white.
Edible Uses
The fruit is used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in savannah forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, West Africa,
References (1)
- Johnson, D. M., 2018, A revision of Xylopia L. (Annonaceae): the species of Tropical Africa. PhytoKeys 97: 1–252
