Xylopia muricata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Xylopicron muricatum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Xylopia and the specific species Xylopia muricata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range within the tropical regions. According to current botanical records, its presence is documented within the Caribbean island chain. Specifically, its natural distribution can be found in Jamaica. This localized occurrence suggests that the species may be adapted to the unique ecological conditions of this particular island. Consequently, the plant remains a notable component of the Jamaican flora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Xylopia muricata is characterized by a robust, woody growth habit, manifesting as a perennial tree or large shrub with a firm, lignified structure. The plant exhibits a woody stem architecture that supports a dense canopy, often featuring bark that provides protection for its internal vascular tissues. The leaves are typically arranged in an alternate pattern along the woody branches, often displaying an elliptical or oblong shape with entire margins and a leathery texture. The reproductive structures consist of specialized flowers that eventually develop into woody, often indehiscent or tardily dehiscent fruits, which are characteristic of the Annonaceae family. This woody constitution ensures the plant's structural integrity and long-term survival within its natural habitat.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Xylopia muricata has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, seed.

Leaf

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Seed

1. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Xylopia muricata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bicyclogermacrene, Elemol, Germacrene D, Guaiol, Kaurenoic acid.

Bicyclogermacrene

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Elemol

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Germacrene D

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Guaiol

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Kaurenoic acid

1. Fitoterapia

Xylopic acid

1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Xylopia muricata has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations