Xylopia — 19 species
Botanical species in the genus Xylopia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Xylopia aethiopica
Xylopia aethiopica
Family: Annonaceae
Cultivation
Ethiopian pepper is a plant of the moist, lowland tropics, where it can be found at elevations from 200 - 500 metres. It is found in areas where the mean annual temperature is within the range 20 - 31°c, and the mean annual rainfall 1,500 - 2,500mm. Found in the wild in well-drained loamy and sandy loam soils.
Full cultivation guide →Xylopia aromatica
Xylopia aromatica
Family: Annonaceae
Cultivation
A plant of mainly low elevations in the tropics, though it is at times found at elevations over 1,500 metres. Grows best in a sunny position. Succeeds in poor, dry soils.
Full cultivation guide →Xylopia benthamii
Xylopia benthamii
Family: Annonaceae
Cultivation
A plant found mainly in the moist lowland areas of the tropics, though it is occasionally found at elevations above 1,000 metres.
Full cultivation guide →Xylopia brasiliensis
Xylopia brasiliensis
Family: Annonaceae
Cultivation
A plant of mainly low elevations in the tropics to the subtropics, it can be found at elevations up to 800 metres. Prefers a sunny position. Newly planted young trees are slow to establish and grow away slowly.
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Xylopia emarginata
Xylopia emarginata
Family: Annonaceae
Cultivation
A plant of mainly low elevations in the moist tropics, though it can also be found at elevations up to 1,200 metres. Prefers a sunny position. Plants are tolerant of waterlogged soils.
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Xylopia frutescens
Xylopia frutescens
Family: Annonaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Prefers a well-drained soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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Xylopia sericea
Xylopia sericea
Family: Annonaceae
Cultivation
A plant of mainly low elevations in the moist tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. Prefers a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils of low fertility.
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