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Xylopia

Xylopia

9.9
Tropical evergreen trees and shrubs that grow mainly in Africa
  • noun
  • /ˈzɪləpiə/
  • Specialized
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  • The botanist discovered several species of Xylopia in the West African rainforest.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the ecological role of Xylopia in tropical forest regeneration.

  • Many traditional medicines use seeds from Xylopia trees.

  • The Xylopia tree grows in tropical regions.

  • Many Xylopias are found in Africa.

  • Researchers studied the ecological role of Xylopia in tropical forest regeneration.

  • The botanist discovered several species of Xylopia in the West African rainforest.

  • Many traditional medicines use seeds from Xylopia trees.

Compounds

Xylopia aethiopica
  • Specialized
9.9

A West African tree whose strong-smelling seeds are used in cooking and traditional medicine

Surface Forms

Xylopia singular
Xylopias plural

Etymology

Xylopia comes from the Greek root xyl- meaning 'wood', the same root you see in xylophone. The ending -opia means 'appearance', so the name gives a simple image — a plant that looks like wood — which helps explain why Xylopia is the name for a group of tropical trees and shrubs.