Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
538474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 701 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537806



Common Names

  • Jamaican Custard Apple
  • Jamaican Sugar Apple
  • Jamaican Annona


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Description

Annona jamaicensis (also called Wild Sweetsop, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the custard apple family, Annonaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in tropical forests, and is found in moist, lowland areas from sea level to an altitude of 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Annona jamaicensis has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. It has also been used as a food source, as a natural dye, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona jamaicensis is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona jamaicensis is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Annona jamaicensis

Annona jamaicensis 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 jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona jamaicensis?

Annona jamaicensis

What is the common name of Annona jamaicensis?

Jamaican Annona

What is the natural habitat of Annona jamaicensis?

Annona jamaicensis is native to Jamaica

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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