Family: Annonaceae
Author: (Lam.) Mart.
Bibliography: Fl. Bras. 13(1): 43 (1841)
Year: 1841
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Xylopia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. America
Description
Monkey pepper, known scientifically as Xylopia aromatica, is a fascinating plant belonging to the Annonaceae family. First documented in the work Fl. Bras. 13(1): 43 published in 1841, this species was meticulously described by the notable botanist, (Lam.) Mart.
Native to tropical regions of America, Monkey pepper thrives in warm, humid climates where it often becomes an integral part of the local flora. Its presence in these tropical areas highlights its adaptability and importance within its native ecosystem.
The plant is well-regarded not only for its aromatic qualities but also for its intriguing characteristics that capture the attention of botanists and plant enthusiasts alike. As a member of the Annonaceae family, Monkey pepper shares a connection with some of the most unique and diverse flora known for their varied applications and ecological roles.
For those studying tropical American flora, Monkey pepper represents a significant species with both botanical and ecological value, embodying the lush biodiversity of its native habitat.
Common Names
Por: bananinha, begerecum, cedro-do-campo, envireira, imbiriba, pimenta-de-macaco, pimenteira, pindaíba, pindaíba-de-macaco, pindaíba-do-campo
Spa: fruta de burro
En: Monkey Pepper
Hr: Crnački papar
Pt: Bananinha, Begerecum, Cedro do campo, Envireira, Imbiriba, Pimenta de macaco, Pimenteira, Pindaíba de macaco, Pindaíba do campo, Pindaíba, Pimenta-de-macaco, Cedro-do-campo, Pindaíba-de-macaco, Pindaíba-do-campo
Qu: Pinsha qallu
Ru: Ксилопия ароматная
Es: Fruta de burro, Malagueto.
: Monkey pepper
Synonyms
- Xylopia cubensis ((A.DC. ex Steud.) A.Rich.)
- Unona xylopioides (Dunal)
- Coelocline lucida ((DC.) A.DC.)
- Unona cubensis (Steud.)
- Xylopia lucida ((DC.) Baill.)
- Xylopia grandiflora (A.St.-Hil.)
- Xylopicrum grandiflorum ((A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze)
- Unona aromatica ((Lam.) Dunal)
- Xylopicrum longifolium (Kuntze)
- Xylopia xylopioides ((Dunal) Standl.)
- Xylopicrum aromaticum ((Lam.) Kuntze)
- Unona parviflora (Steud.)
- Uvaria aromatica (Lam.)
- Habzelia aromatica ((Lam.) A.DC.)
- Habzelia cubensis (A.DC. ex Steud.)
- Xylopia dunaliana (Planch. & Linden)
Distribution
- Bolivia (native)
- Brazil North (native)
- Brazil Northeast (native)
- Brazil South (native)
- Brazil Southeast (native)
- Brazil West-Central (native)
- Colombia (native)
- Costa Rica (native)
- Cuba (native)
- French Guiana (native)
- Guyana (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Nicaragua (native)
- Panamá (native)
- Paraguay (native)
- Peru (native)
- Suriname (native)
- Trinidad-Tobago (native)
- Venezuela (native)
Additional Images
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Other
Taken Sep 17, 2008 by AMAP Lab – Guyane 2022 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 17, 2008 by AMAP Lab – Guyane 2022 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 4, 2013 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Taken Nov 3, 2015 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 4, 2013 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Flower
Taken Apr 4, 2017 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 24, 2015 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 21, 2014 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 21, 2014 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 19, 2022 by Martins Damacena Lucimar (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Nov 10, 2022 by Katieny Ferreira (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 21, 2014 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 21, 2014 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 12, 2015 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 16, 2022 by Silva Pereira Heloelia (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken May 21, 2014 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 21, 2014 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 21, 2014 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 7, 2021 by Salado Carrera Gustavo Enrique (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 4, 2013 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)
Habit
Taken Apr 4, 2017 by Thiago Flores Flores (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3157126)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76067-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Xylopia aromatica (Lam.) Mart.)