Careticum
Annona dioica

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A bush or small tree. It grows 2 m high. It has a grey covering. The hairs are star shaped. The leaves are broadly oval and rough on the upper surface. They are 5-16 cm long by 3-15 cm wide. The fruit are flattened and large.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 80-1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ariticum, Arixicum, Ceraticum

Synonyms

Aberemoa dioica (A. St.-Hil.) Barb.Rodr.; Annona cuyabaensis Barb.Rodr.; Annona dioica var. mattogrossensis R. E. Fr.;