Araticu-jai
Annona xylopiifolia

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

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.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Araticum-cagao

Synonyms

Rollinia lanceolata R. E. Fr.; Rollinia warmingii R. E. Fr.; Rollinia xylopiifolia (A. St.-Hil.) R. E. Fr.;