Annona nitida
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Anonilla, Glossy annona
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAnnona nitida is a species of tree in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Peru, Brazil and Venezuela.
Description
An evergreen tree. It grows 5 m tall. The fruit are large and shiny green with projections over the surface. The pulp is creamy white. It is similar to soursop.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten fresh and used to make drinks. The fruit is enjoyed and sold in local markets.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh and also used for drinks.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Amazon in the flood plain forests along blackwater rivers.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Cultivation
Plants are grown by seeds.
Other Information
Fruit are enjoyed and sold in local markets.
Also Known As
Guanabana de espinho, Guanabana rebalsera
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 39
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 28
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
