Annona boliviana
(R. E. Fr.) H. Rainer
Bolivia annona
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tree. It grows about 8 m tall. The leafy twigs have brown hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 10-18 cm long by 3.5-6.5 cm wide. The leaves are hairy.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Bolivia it grows between 850-900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Bolivia*, South America,
Notes
It is an endangered species.
Synonyms
Rollinia boliviana R. E. Fr.
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 36
