Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
538417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Anonac. : 68 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537749

Common Names

  • Annona echinata
  • Echinulate Annona
  • Echinata Annona

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Description

Annona echinata (also called prickly soursop, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the custard apple family, Annonaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Annona echinata 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

Annona echinata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona echinata 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 echinata

Annona echinata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Annona echinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona echinata?

Annona echinata

What is the common name of Annona echinata?

Spiny custard apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona echinata?

Tropical rainforests of 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,

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