Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinduensis
ID:
538572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 60 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537904



Common Names

  • Annona quinduensis
  • Quindiu Custard Apple
  • Quindiu Soursop


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Description

Annona quinduensis (also called Quinduensis 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 quinduensis 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 quinduensis 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 quinduensis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m (33 ft) tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be spaced 1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft) apart, and the soil should be kept moist until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly to ensure good growth and fruiting.

Where to Find Annona quinduensis

Annona quinduensis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Annona quinduensis FAQ

What is the common name of Annona quinduensis?

Quindu Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona quinduensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Annona quinduensis?

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

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,

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