Annona muricata L.

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National Botanic Garden, Harare

Synonyms:	Annona bonplandiana Kunth Annona cearensis Barb. Rodr. Annona crassiflora Mart. Annona macrocarpa Wercklé Guanabanus muricatus M.Gómez Guanabanus muricatus (L.) M.Gómez
Common names:	Soursop (English)
Description:
Notes:
Derivation of specific name:	muricata: spiny, muricate, referring to the soft, spine-like protuberances on the skin of the fruit.
Flowering time:
Worldwide distribution:	Native in Mexico, Cuba, Central America, the Caribbean, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Cultivated in Africa and Southeast Asia.
Growth form(s):	Tree.
Insects associated with this species:
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Literature:	Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 23. Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 114. (Includes a picture). Robson, N.K.B. (1960). Annonaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(1) Page 145.

Flora of Burundi: Annona muricata
Flora of Zimbabwe: cultivated Annona muricata

African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Annona muricata
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Annona muricata
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Annona muricata
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Annona muricata
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Annona muricata
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