Annonaceae FAMILY
Xylopia discreta
Xylopia discreta
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Xylopia discreta is an evergreen tree growing up to 30 metres tall. The plant is sometimes used locally, being harvested from the wild for medicinal use.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeNorthern S. America - Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas; Central America - Panama.
HabitatRidge and marsh forests along rivers in the coastal regions[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. ].