Xylopia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. They are mostly trees and some shrubs. They are mostly trees and some shrubs. There are about 160 species distributed in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Xylopia aethiopica is an evergreen, aromatic tree, of the Annonaceae family that can grow up to 20m high. It is a native to the lowland rainforest and moist fringe forests in the savanna zones of Africa. The dried fruits of X. aethiopica (grains of Selim) are used as …

Nov 3, 2020 · Uda is the igbo name for Negro Pepper, (Xylopia Aethiopica), known as Chimba in Hausa, Eeru alamo in Yoruba (because the fruit opens to discharge the seeds when ripe), other names of this plant include; hwentia, grains of Selim, …

Xylopia Aethiopica is an African traditional medicine. An infusion of the plant's bark and fruit is used in the treatment of Bronchitis and Dysenteric conditions. It is used as a medicine for Biliousness and Fever pains.

Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A.Rich. (Annonaceae) is a valuable medicinal plant widely distributed in the West African rainforest from Senegal to Sudan in eastern Africa, and down to Angola in southern Africa (Irvine, 1961; Burkill, 1985). The plant is commonly known as “spice tree,” “Africa pepper,” “Ethiopian pepper,” or “Guinea ...

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Aside from its multiple medicinal uses, the fruit of Xylopia aethiopica is widely used in Africa as food. Herein, we characterize the protein profiles, mineral content and bioactive phytochemical composition of the seeds of this plant sourced in Ghana and Nigeria.

Xylopia is a plant species that requires specific care due to its unique needs. It thrives in well-drained soil and needs regular, moderate watering. A special care point is its sensitivity to overwatering, which can lead to root rot.

Xylopia aethiopica is a plant of the family Annonaceae with a straight crown and buttressed stem (Irvine, 1961). It is commonly known as ‘Ethiopian pepper’ or ‘African pepper’. It grows in Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Nigeria, and other parts of tropical Africa.

Xylopia aethiopica (also called Ethiopian Pepper, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests.