Chirimoya, Sprague annona
Annona spraguei

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are 15-30 cm long. They have dense soft hairs underneath. The flowers have brown petals. The fruit are about 5 cm long. They have claw like round lumps.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest clearings. In Colombia it grows between 20-250 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

The fruit is small but sweet.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chikiqwa, Guanabanito, Negrito, Tubgalet

Synonyms

Annona uncinata Sprague;