Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 215 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537754
Common Names
- Annona excellens
- Excellens Annona
- Excellens Annona
Description
Annona excellens (also called excellent soursop, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the custard apple family, Annonaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and other parts of South America. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Annona excellens 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 excellens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Annona excellens is a small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist environment. The tree prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Annona excellens
Annona excellens can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Annona excellens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Annona excellens?
Annona excellens
What is the common name of Annona excellens?
Exquisite custard apple
What is the natural habitat of Annona excellens?
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,