Xylopia quintasii

Xylopia quintasii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Xylopia
Species:
X. quintasii
Binomial name
Xylopia quintasii
Range map of Xylopia quintasii
Synonyms
  • Polyalthia mayumbensis
  • Xylopia lane-poolei
  • Xylopia striata

Xylopia quintasii, commonly known as Elo,[2] is a species of evergreen tree, in the family Annonaceae that grows 20-25 metres tall. Xylopia quintasii can tolerate temperatures above at least 1°C. Its leaves are oblanceolate and petiolate. Xylopia quintasii produces six star-shaped flowers. Xylopia quintasii is native to West Africa. [3] It is known as Aghako in Ghana and Mvomba in Cameroon.

  1. ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (2018). "Xylopia quintasii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T136112065A136112067. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T136112065A136112067.en. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Elo (Xylopia quintasii)". Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Xylopia quintasii". Hortipedia. Retrieved 28 February 2023.