Xylopia frutescens
Pimientillo
Also known as: Diospyros xylopioides Mart. ex Miq. +6 more
- Diospyros xylopioides Mart. ex Miq.
- Xylopia frutescens var. glabra S.Watson
- Xylopia meridensis Pittier
- Xylopia muricata Vell.
- Xylopia polyantha var. nicaraguensis R.E.Fr.
- Xylopia setosa Poir.
- Xylopicrum frutescens (Aubl.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Annonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Xylopia frutescens (commonly known as Pimientillo) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Annonaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
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