Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
538444

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(9): 24 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537776

Common Names

  • Graceful Custard Apple
  • Graceful Sugar Apple
  • Graceful Annona

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Description

Annona gracilis (also called slender 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 gracilis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona gracilis is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedling is small, green and has a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona gracilis 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 gracilis

Annona gracilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Annona gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona gracilis?

Annona gracilis

What is the common name of Annona gracilis?

Graceful Custard Apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona gracilis?

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:14270-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.