Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
538593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels ex Pilg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 47: 134 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537925

Common Names

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

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Description

Annona scandens (also called Scandens 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 scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves and fruits are also used for medicinal purposes. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Annona scandens var. polychyla Diels
Annona scandens var. scandens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona scandens is a white, fragrant, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona scandens is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be spaced 1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft) apart, and the soil should be kept moist until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly to ensure good growth and fruiting.

Where to Find Annona scandens

Annona scandens is native to Central and South America

Annona scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona scandens?

Annona scandens

What is the common name of Annona scandens?

Climbing custard apple

What is the natural habitat of Annona scandens?

It is found in tropical and subtropical 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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:14345-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.