Annona xylopiifolia
(A. St.-Hil.) R. E. Fr.
Araticu-jai
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Description
A shrub or tree. It grows 6-8 m tall. The branches have rusty hairs. The leaves are 5-12 cm long by 103 cm wide. They roll at the edges. The flowers have 3 petals and they are cream. The fruit is an aggregate. They are about 2 cm across. The seeds are brown and smooth.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Synonyms
Rollinia lanceolata R. E. Fr.Rollinia warmingii R. E. Fr.Rollinia xylopiifolia (A. St.-Hil.) R. E. Fr.
Also Known As
Araticum-cagao
References (2)
- Mendes-Silva, I.; Lopes, J.C.; Silva, L.V.; Bazante, M.L. Annona in Flora e Funga do Brasil. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
- www.colecionandofrutas.org (As Annona xylopifolia)
