Xylopia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. The genus primarily consists of trees, with some species also being shrubs. There are about 200 species distributed across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.Xylopia. Flora of China.Moreira, I. C., Lago, J. H. G., Young, M. C. M., & Roque, N. F. (2003). Antifungal aromadendrane sesquiterpenoids from the leaves of Xylopia brasiliensis. Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 14(5), 828-831.

Accepted species , Plants of the World Online accepts the following 197 species:

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