Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraensis
ID:
538542

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 237 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537874



Common Names

  • Annona paraensis
  • Para Custard Apple
  • Para Soursop


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Description

Annona paraensis (also called Pará custard apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the custard apple family, Annonaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Annona paraensis is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Annona paraensis are white and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona paraensis is a small tree native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is frost-tolerant and can be grown in USDA Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Annona paraensis

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

Annona paraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona paraensis?

Annona paraensis

What is the common name of Annona paraensis?

Paraensis

What is the natural habitat of Annona paraensis?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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:14321-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.