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Acuteflower annona
Annona acutiflora

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 2-4 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-17 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The flowers are red. The fruit are 11 cm long by 8 cm wide. It has an irregular surface. The seeds are dark brown and shiny.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It tends to be at low altitudes up to about 400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Pau de Guine

Synonyms