Genus Xylopia (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical evergreen trees or shrubs; chiefly African.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Xylopia consists of about 150 species of tropical evergreen trees or shrubs, mostly native to Africa and a few to Asia.
- Some species within the genus Xylopia are also known to have edible fruits, used in local culinary traditions.
- Genus Xylopia species often grow in the tropical forests of Central and West Africa.
- Tropical forest habitats of genus Xylopia are currently threatened by over-exploitation and habitat loss.
- Many genus Xylopia species remain poorly understood and are still being researched by botanists.