Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
538606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Anonac. : 69 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537938

Common Names

  • Silky Custard Apple
  • Silky-fruited Custard Apple
  • Silky-leaved Custard Apple

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Description

Annona sericea (also called Silk Cotton Tree, 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 sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it contains compounds that can be used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annona sylvatica is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annona sericea is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a slow-growing tree that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, moist soil. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring.

Where to Find Annona sericea

Annona sericea is native to Central and South America

Annona sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annona sericea?

Annona sericea

What is the common name of Annona sericea?

Silk Cotton Tree

What is the origin of Annona sericea?

Central 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,

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