Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cercocarpa
ID:
538374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 272 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537706



Common Names

  • Annona cercocarpa
  • Custard Apple
  • Bullock's Heart


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Description

Annona cercocarpa (also called cercocarpus custard apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical America, from Mexico south to Bolivia. It grows in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Annona cercocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine by local communities.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona cercocarpa is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona cercocarpa is a small, evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Annona cercocarpa

Annona cercocarpa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Annona cercocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona cercocarpa?

Annona cercocarpa

What is the common name of Annona cercocarpa?

Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona cercocarpa?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Annona genus

Annona andicola, Annona bahiensis, Annona boliviana, Annona calcarata, Annona centrantha, Annona cuspidata, Annona danforthii, Annona dolichopetala, Annona edulis, Annona emarginata, Annona fendleri, Annona ferruginea, Annona fosteri, Annona glomerulifera, Annona helosioides, Annona herzogii, Annona hispida, Annona jucunda, Annona leptopetala, Annona mammifera, Annona maritima, Annona neoamazonica, Annona neochrysocarpa, Annona neoecuadoarensis, Annona neoelliptica, Annona neoinsignis, Annona neosalicifolia, Annona neosericea, Annona neoulei, Annona neovelutina, Annona pachyantha, Annona papilionella, Annona pickelii, Annona rensoniana, Annona rufinervis, Annona rugulosa, Annona schunkei, Annona williamsii, Annona acuminata, Annona acutiflora, Annona acutifolia, Annona amazonica, Annona ambotay, Annona angustifolia, Annona annonoides, Annona asplundiana, Annona atabapensis, Annona aurantiaca, Annona bicolor, Annona billbergii,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

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