Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prevostiae
ID:
538561

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rainer

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 136 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537893

Common Names

  • Annona prevostiae
  • Prevost's Custard Apple
  • Prevost's Soursop

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Description

Annona prevostiae (also called Prevostiae Custard Apple, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Caribbean. It has a rounded crown, glossy leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Annona prevostiae is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Annona prevostiae has large, pink flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona prevostiae is a small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is frost-tolerant and can be grown in USDA Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Annona prevostiae

Annona prevostiae is native to Central America and northern South America.

Annona prevostiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona prevostiae?

Annona prevostiae

What is the common name of Annona prevostiae?

Prevostiae

What is the natural habitat of Annona prevostiae?

Tropical forests of Central 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,

References

Heimo Rainer (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rainer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324182-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.