Ilama
Annona macroprophyllata
- Native to:
- El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
Source: Wikimedia; Credit: I likE plants! from Tamarac, FL, US https://www.flickr.com/people/14571133@N03
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Annonaceae
- Genus:
- Annona
- Species:
- Annona macroprophyllata
- USDA Symbol:
- ANDI11
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 20–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Germination improves with warm temperatures above 25°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI