Xylopia nitida
White Kuyama
Also known as: Unona concolor Willd. +6 more
- Unona concolor Willd.
- Unona discolor Steud.
- Uvaria zeylanica Aubl.
- Waria zeylanica Aubl.
- Xylopia aromatica Baill.
- Xylopia cinerea Sandwith
- Xylopicrum nitidum (Dunal) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Annonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Xylopia nitida (commonly known as White Kuyama) is a tree belonging to the Annonaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela