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Xylopia aromatica (Xylopia aromatica)

Xylopia aromatica is a tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado, known for its aromatic properties and medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Tolerates a range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Adaptable to poor soils.

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Thrives in open areas with ample sunlight.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerates a range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Adaptable to poor soils.

Temperature

Warm

Ideal growing range between 20-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release type.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

8-15 m

Spread

4-6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1.5-2 cm

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Synonyms
Coelocline lucida (DC.) A.DC.
Habzelia aromatica (Lam.) A.DC.
Habzelia cubensis A.DC. ex Steud.
Unona aromatica (Lam.) Dunal
Unona cubensis Steud.
Unona lucida DC.
Unona xylopioides Dunal
Uvaria aromatica Lam.
Xylopia cubensis (A.DC. ex Steud.) A.Rich.
Xylopia dunaliana Planch. & Linden
Xylopia grandiflora A.St.-Hil.
Xylopia lucida (DC.) Baill.
Xylopia xylopioides (Dunal) Standl.
Xylopicrum aromaticum (Lam.) Kuntze
Xylopicrum grandiflorum (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMagnoliales
  • familyAnnonaceae
  • genusXylopia
  • speciesXylopia aromatica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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