Mountain soursop
Annona montana

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A small deciduous tree. It grows 5-8 m high. It can be 15 m high. It has a dense covering of leaves. The leaves are simple and oval. They are 25 cm long by 8 cm wide. The flowers are large and occur singly. They are yellow. They grow on the trunk and main branches. The fruit are large and green. They have a network appearance on the surface. The fruit is 25 cm long by 15 cm wide. It has oval seeds. They are 1.5 cm long.

There are about 100-150 Annona species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can stand temperatures several degrees below freezing. It is cultivated between 100-200 m altitude in southern China. In Colombia it grows between 60-120 m above sea level. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens. In XTBG Yunnan. It suits hardiness zones 10-11. It needs a fertile, well drained soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Amazon, Antilles, Asia, Australia, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil (country/location of origin), Cameroon, Caribbean, Central Africa, Central America (country/location of origin), China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti, Hispaniola, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mexico, Pacific, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, South America, Suriname, Taiwan, Venezuela, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for drinks. The fruit are edible and have a good flavor.

The juice is being sold in local markets. It is a cultivated plant. Children enjoy the fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. It can be grown by budding or grafting.

Seeds germinate in about 30 days. It is fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Anon de caiman, Anonilla, Arasyisyu, Araticum-acu, Araticum, Ata-brava, Biriba de monte, Boszuurzak, Calave, Corossolier batard, Duru, Guanabana cimarrona, Ibakwaha, Maron, Pohne, Sinini, Sirsak gunung, Teto, Teto chopishi, Turagua, Zee-zuurzak

Synonyms

Annona marcgravii Martius; Annona muricata Vell.Conc.; Annona pisona C. Martius; Annona sphaerocarpa Splitgerber;