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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.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Xylopia
- Family
- Annonaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Ethiopian pepper en Negro-pepper en Spicetree en African pepper en Guinea pepper en Senegal pepper
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