Status:
valid
Authors:
Saff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 3: 105 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537926
Common Names
- Scleroderma Custard Apple
- Wild Sugar-Apple
- Bullock's Heart
Description
Annona scleroderma (also called Custard Apple, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 6 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid tropical forests. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, up to 10 cm long, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Annona scleroderma 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Annona scleroderma is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Annona scleroderma 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 scleroderma
Annona scleroderma is native to Central and South America
Annona scleroderma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Annona scleroderma?
Annona scleroderma
What is the common name of Annona scleroderma?
Custard Apple
What is the origin of Annona scleroderma?
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,