Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punicifolia
ID:
538568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 17: 26 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537900



Common Names

  • Annona punicifolia
  • Pomegranate-leaved Custard Apple
  • Pomegranate-leaved Soursop


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Description

Annona punicifolia (also called Punicifolia 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 punicifolia 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 punicifolia 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 punicifolia is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Annona punicifolia

Annona punicifolia is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Annona punicifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Annona punicifolia?

Pomegranate Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona punicifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Annona punicifolia?

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

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

José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72288-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.