Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
538563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schatz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 249 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537895



Common Names

  • Annona pruinosa
  • Pruinose Custard Apple
  • Pruinose Soursop


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Description

Annona pruinosa (also called Pruinosa Custard Apple, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Caribbean. It has a rounded crown, glossy leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Annona pruinosa 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 flower of Annona pruinosa is a white, fragrant, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona pruinosa is a small tree native to Mexico and Central America. 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 pruinosa

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

Annona pruinosa FAQ

What is the common name of Annona pruinosa?

Pruinose Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona pruinosa?

Tropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Annona pruinosa?

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

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

George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302685-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.