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annona

Scientific Name: Annona

Family: Annonaceae

Category: Dicot

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About the Genus Annona

Annona is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Annonaceae, commonly known as the pawpaw or custard apple family. It ranks as the second largest genus within its family, following Guatteria.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several Annona species produce edible fruits, which may be attractive to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • Several Annona species produce edible fruits, which may be attractive to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Annona
  • Family: Annonaceae
  • Major Group: Angiosperms (Flowering plants)

Common Species and Varieties

  • Annona muricata: Known for its edible fruit, commonly called soursop or graviola.
  • Annona squamosa: Also known as sugar-apple, sweetsop, or sugar-pineapple.
  • Annona cherimola: Also known as Custard Apple or Chirimoya.
  • Annona andicola: (Maas & Westra) H.Rainer
  • Annona reticulata Linn.
  • Annona senegalensis

Distribution and Habitat

  • The genus Annona is native to tropical America but is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
  • Annona squamosa is native to the tropical Americas.
  • Annona senegalensis is found within semiarid and subhumid regions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Annona squamosa is a small, well-branched tree or shrub, typically reaching heights of 7.5-9 meters.
  • Young branchlets of Annona squamosa are often rusty-hairy.
  • Leaves of Annona squamosa are smooth, glossy, dark green, and oblong to elliptical in shape.
  • The fruit of Annona squamosa is small (2-4 inches), knobby, and has soft, creamy white flesh.

Ecological Role

  • Some species of Annona, such as Annona squamosa, are widely grown as commercial fruit trees.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bephratelloides spp. develop strictly in Annona seeds. Economic damage occurs when the adults chew their way out of the fruit, creating a 2 mm diam tunnel

Quirky Facts

  • The cherimoya (Annona cherimola) is often considered one of the best-tasting fruits in the world.

Additional Resources

  • International Centre for Underutilised Crops, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.