Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deminuta
ID:
538402

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 212 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537734

Common Names

  • Annona deminuta
  • Diminutive Annona
  • Deminuta Annona

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Description

Annona deminuta (also called Dwarf Annona, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in the rainforest habitats of West and Central Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Annona deminuta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. The leaves are used as a natural insect repellent and the bark is used to make a dye. The fruit is edible and can be used to make jams, jellies, and other desserts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Annona deminuta is yellow and has five petals. The seed of Annona deminuta is black and round in shape. The seedlings of Annona deminuta are thin and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona deminuta is a tropical tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated from cuttings. It can also be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to three months. The seed should be soaked in water overnight before planting.

Where to Find Annona deminuta

Annona deminuta can be found in Central and South America, in tropical and subtropical regions.

Annona deminuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona deminuta?

Annona deminuta

What is the common name of Annona deminuta?

Small Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona deminuta?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14249-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.