Araticum, Wrinkled annona
Annona rugulosa

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It is 7-14 m high. The leaves form a dense crown and fall during the year. The trunk is 30-40 cm across. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 9-23 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. They taper to both ends.

There is still discussion over whether it is Annona or Rollinia.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds. The seeds need to have the pulp washed off. The hard seed coat should be scratched to help seeds germinate. Seeds should be planted fresh and germinate in 25-35 days.

Its other names

Local names

Araticum-de-cachorro, Araticum, Araticum-da-serra, Cortica, Embira, Quaresma

Synonyms

Rollinia rugulosa Schltdl.; Rollinia glaziovii R. E. Fr.; Rollinia occidentalis R. E. Fr.; Rollinia rugulosa subsp. australis R. E. Fr.;