Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroprophyllata
ID:
538497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 49: 453 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537829



Common Names

  • Custard Apple
  • Bullock's Heart
  • Wild Sugar-Apple


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Description

Annona macroprophyllata (also called Large-leaved custard apple, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching a height of up to 8 meters. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Annona macroprophyllata 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 macroprophyllata 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 macroprophyllata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Annona macroprophyllata

Annona macroprophyllata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Annona macroprophyllata FAQ

What is the common name of Annona macroprophyllata?

Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona macroprophyllata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Annona macroprophyllata?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Magnoliales, Family: Annonaceae, Genus: Annona, Species: A. macroprophyllata

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

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14297-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.