Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Westra
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 259 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748438
Common Names
- Oxapampae Annona
- Oxapampae Custard Apple
- Oxapampae Soursop
Description
Annona oxapampae (also called Oxapampa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the custard apple family, Annonaceae. It is native to Peru and Bolivia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Annona oxapampae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Annona oxapampae has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Annona oxapampae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Annona oxapampae
Annona oxapampae is native to Peru and is found in the wild in the departments of Apurímac, Cusco, and Junín.
Annona oxapampae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Annona oxapampae?
Annona oxapampae
What is the common name of Annona oxapampae?
Oxapampa Annona
What is the natural habitat of Annona oxapampae?
It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Peru
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,