Foetid annona
Annona foetida

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 3-11 m tall. The trunk is 4-8 cm across. The leaves are shiny green on top and dull green underneath. Flowers and buds are on older branches. They are pale green.

The leaves and bark have medicinal benefits.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowland rainforest. It has been recorded between 260-350 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Araticum caatinga, Envira ata, Envireira, Graviola da mata, Mereku wenawasa

Synonyms

Annona trunciflora R. E. Fr.;