Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
538531

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 1171 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537863



Common Names

  • Annona nutans
  • Pond Apple
  • Water Apple


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Description

Annona nutans (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 nutans 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona nutans is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings of Annona nutans are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona nutans is a small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Air layering can be done by wrapping a moist sphagnum moss around a branch and covering it with a plastic bag.

Where to Find Annona nutans

Annona nutans is native to Central America and northern South America.

Annona nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona nutans?

Annona nutans

What is the common name of Annona nutans?

Nodding Annona

What is the natural habitat of Annona nutans?

Tropical rainforests

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:14314-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.