Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
symphyocarpa
ID:
538627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1930: 477 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537959



Common Names

  • Custard Apple
  • Sympyocarpous Custard Apple
  • Sympyocarpous Annona


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Description

Annona symphyocarpa (also called Mountain Soursop, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Annona symphyocarpa is used for its edible fruit, which can be eaten fresh or cooked. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Annona symphyocarpa has large, yellow flowers with red centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona symphyocarpa is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a slow-growing tree that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, moist soil. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring.

Where to Find Annona symphyocarpa

Annona symphyocarpa is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola.

Annona symphyocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona symphyocarpa?

Annona symphyocarpa

What is the common name of Annona symphyocarpa?

Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona symphyocarpa?

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

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14356-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.