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ZZ Xylopia ferruginea

(Hook.f. & Thomson) Baill.

Annonaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A tree. It grows 25-30 m tall. The trunk is 46 cm across. The leaves are simple and alternate. The flowers are 45 mm long with narrow yellow petals. They have a scent. The fruit are red and bean shaped and 9 cm long.

Medicinal Uses

Used in traditional medicine.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 300 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Synonyms

Artobotrys malayanus Griff.Habzelia ferruginea Hook.f.Melodorum ferrugineum (Hook.f. & Thomson) Finet & Gagnep.Xylopia ferruginea (Hook.f. & Thomson) Hook.f. & ThomsonXylopicrum malayanum (Griff.) Kuntze

Also Known As

Bangkoh, Bangku-nabgku, Jangkang, Senkajang, Sengkajan tunjang

References (2)

  • Slik, F., Asian Plants
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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