Xylopia cuspidata

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A large tree. Young branches have rusty coloured hairs. The leaves are oblong and 15-25 cm long by 7-9 cm wide. They have a short sharp tip. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are in the axils of leaves that have fallen. Flowers occur singly. The inner petals are pale yellow.

Bark and leaves are used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Asia, Bangladesh, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bon khajur

Synonyms

Uvaria ferruginea Peopp.; Xylopia poeppigii Fr.;