Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Annonaceae

Genus:

Annona

Species:

Annona nana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fires in Cerrado ecosystems; resprouts vigorously from underground xylopodium after fire damage to aerial parts.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

20–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Warm temperatures of 25-30°C optimize germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI