Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haitiensis
ID:
538451

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(9): 17 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537783



Common Names

  • Haitian Custard Apple
  • Haitian Sugar Apple
  • Haitian Annona


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Description

Annona haitiensis (also called Haitian Annona, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a soft stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to North America and is usually found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Annona haitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Annona haitiensis sub. appendiculata R.E.Fr.
Annona haitiensis sub. haitiensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona haitiensis is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedling is small, green and has a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona haitiensis is a small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Annona haitiensis

Annona haitiensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Annona haitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona haitiensis?

Annona haitiensis

What is the common name of Annona haitiensis?

Haitian Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona haitiensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14272-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.