Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoglauca
ID:
538462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 13 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537794

Common Names

  • Hypoglauca Custard Apple
  • Hypoglauca Sugar Apple
  • Hypoglauca Annona

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Description

Annona hypoglauca (also called Wild Sweetsop, 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 grows in tropical forests, and is found in moist, lowland areas from sea level to an altitude of 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Annona hypoglauca is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona hypoglauca 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 hypoglauca is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Annona hypoglauca

Annona hypoglauca 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 hypoglauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona hypoglauca?

Annona hypoglauca

What is the common name of Annona hypoglauca?

Lowland Annona

What is the natural habitat of Annona hypoglauca?

Annona hypoglauca is native to Mexico, Central America, 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,