Mazhar Botanic Garden

Annona montana Macfad.

mountain sop wild soursop

Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Annona
Species: montana
Sample code: EGY-MBG-001015
Common name: Mountain sop, wild soursop
English name: Mountain soursop
Native: Central America
Country: Central america
(PGR): Rare

Similar Annona montana, but    spreading crown and glossy leaves, fruit throughout the year, nearly round, with dark green skin short fleshy spines, pulp yellow 

Ornamental plant. edible fruit. use as a traditional medicine.

Texture: Adaptable Clay Enriched soil Heavy clay Lime rich soils Medium loamy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds, grafting,
Flowering time:
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 6.0-6.5
Status: Least concern
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Edible Ornamental Traditional medicine
Plant Populations density: Rare
Vegetation types: Evergreen tree
pH: Mild acid Neutral

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