Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moaensis
ID:
538509

Status:
valid

Authors:
León & Alain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Cub. Bot. 3: 120 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537841

Common Names

  • Moa Custard Apple
  • Wild Sugar-Apple
  • Bullock's Heart

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Description

Annona moaensis (also called Moa custard apple, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching a height of up to 8 meters. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona moaensis is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings of Annona moaensis are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona moaensis is a small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Air layering can be done by wrapping a moist sphagnum moss around a branch and covering it with a plastic bag.

Where to Find Annona moaensis

Annona moaensis can be found in tropical regions of Cuba.

Annona moaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona moaensis?

Annona moaensis

What is the common name of Annona moaensis?

Moa Annona

What is the natural habitat of Annona moaensis?

Tropical rainforests

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

Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14305-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.