Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
538596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 95 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537928



Common Names

  • Custard Apple
  • Senegal Custard Apple
  • Wild Custard Apple


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Synonyms

  • Annona senegalensis porpetac Baill. [unknown]

Description

Annona senegalensis (also called African Custard Apple, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid tropical forests. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, up to 10 cm long, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Annona senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it contains compounds that can be used to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Annona senegalensis sub. oulotricha Le Thomas
Annona senegalensis sub. senegalensis
Annona senegalensis var. areolata Le Thomas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona senegalensis is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona senegalensis is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds 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 senegalensis

Annona senegalensis is native to Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia

Annona senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona senegalensis?

Annona senegalensis

What is the common name of Annona senegalensis?

Wild Custard Apple

What is the origin of Annona senegalensis?

West Africa

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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