Xylopia aethiopica
| Xylopia aethiopica | |
|---|---|
| Xylopia aethiopica plant | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Genus: | Xylopia |
| Species: | X. aethiopica |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylopia aethiopica | |
Xylopia aethiopica is an evergreen, aromatic tree, of the Annonaceae family that can grow up to 20m high. It is a native to the lowland rainforest and moist fringe forests in the savanna zones of Africa.
The dried fruits of X. aethiopica (grains of Selim) are used as a spice and an herbal medicine.