Family: Annonaceae

Genus: Annona

Species: muricata

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000625

English name: Graviola, Soursop

Arabic name: قشطة شوكية

Native: Tropical America and the Caribbean

Country: Caribbean Tropical america

(PGR): Rare

Evergreen small tree grows about 9 m high leaves dull green,  oblong to oval 8-16 cm long, 3-7 cm wide flowers greenish yellow fruits dark green  and prickly, ovoid

Soursop or Graviola is high in vitamin C, an antioxidant known to boost immune health. The vitamin strengthens your immune system, improving its ability to defend against pathogens. It also promotes the destruction of free radicals, which can help to protect your skin and cells from environmental oxidative damage.

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Texture: Chalk Clay Loam

Fertility: Intermediate

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Subtropics Tropical

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, grafting

Flowering time: April -June

Zone: 10 : 12

pH range: 5.0-6.5

Status: Cultivated

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Small tree

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Food Fruits Human food Medicinal

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Evergreen tree

pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral

Located in: Fruits garden