Annona neosalicifolia

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10-20 m high. It loses its leaves during the year. The bark is fibrous. The leaves are papery and 9-13 cm long. The flowers are in groups of 2-3. They are usually in the axils of leaves. They are pale yellow. The fruit is a compound fruit with many seeds. There is a small amount of fleshy, sweet pulp.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the forests in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is sweet.

The fruit are enjoyed. The large number of seeds can limit its attractiveness.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds. The seeds need to be washed to remove the flesh. The seeds need scratching to allow them to germinate. Seeds should be sown fresh. Seeds take 35-45 days to germinate. It can be grown from shoots from the roots.

Its other names

Local names

Araticu, Areticu, Araticum-salso, Cortica-lisa, Cortica, Curtica, Fruto-do-conde-do-mato

Synonyms

Rollinia longifolia A. St.-Hil. var. paraguariensis Chodat; Rollinia intermedia R.E. Fries; Rollinia salicifolia Schtdl.;