Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contrerasii
ID:
1318606

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Jiménez Ram. & J.C.Soto

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 112: 39 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331060



Common Names

  • Annona contrerasii
  • Contrerasii Annona
  • Annona


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Description

Annona contrerasii (also called Contreras' Custard Apple, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Annona contrerasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Annona contrerasii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona contrerasii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Annona contrerasii

Annona contrerasii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Annona contrerasii FAQ

What is the common name of Annona contrerasii?

Contreras' custard apple

What is the growth habit of Annona contrerasii?

It is an evergreen tree

What is the native range of Annona contrerasii?

It is native to Mexico

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,

References

José C. Soto N.: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Soto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476907-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.