Orange annona
Meiogyne heropetala

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4-5 m tall. It is erect and the branches come out horizontally. The bark is grey-brown and has slight furrows. The leaves are alternate and in a single plane along a zig-zag stem. The leaves are 4-11 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. They are rounded or heart shaped at the base. The flowers are reddish-black. The fruit are long and 4-5 cm long. They are produced in clusters of up to 12 fruit. The fruit have several disk shaped seeds. The fruit are orange when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in vine forests and along streams. It can stand some flooding. It grows best with light shade. It grows from sea level to 100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed. They can take several months to germinate.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fitzalania heteropetala (F. Muell.) F. Muell.; Saccopetalum bidwillii Benth.; Uraria heterophylla (F. Muell.) F. M. Bailey; Uva heteropetala Kuntze; Uvaria heteropetala Muell.;