Anaxagorea acuminata
(Dunal) A.St.-Hil. ex A.DC.
Annonaceae
Anaxagorea multiflora R.E.Fr.
Xylopia acuminata Dunal
Xylopicrum acuminatum (Dunal) Kuntze
Common Name:
General Information
Anaxagorea acuminata is an evergreen shrub or a tree, usually growing up to 10 metres tall but occasionally reaching 20 metres[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
Range
S. America - northern Brazil, Venezuela, the Guyanas; Caribbean - Trinidad
Habitat
Lowland rain forest; at elevations up to 1,000 metres[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 8.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
An infusion of the bark and wood, or just the bark, is boiled to a syrup and used as a treatment against cough[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
Other Uses
The bark is used as a deodorant. It is rubbed into the armpit and has a long lasting smell[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
The bark is used for cordage[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
The wood is used for general construction work[
1027- Title
- Studies in Annonaceae. II. A monograph of the genus Anaxagorea A. St. Hil. Part 1
- Publication
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 105: 73 - 134.
- Author
- Maas P.J.M. & Westra L.Y.Th.
- Website
- http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/572734
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0006-8152
- Description
- A very comprehensive treatment of the genus, it can be downloaded from the Internet
].
Propagation
Seed -
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