Annona tenuiflora
Annona tenuiflora
- Native to:
- Brazil | Colombia | French Guiana | Peru | Suriname
Wikimedia: von Martius, Carl Friedrich Philipp (1841). "Anonaceae". Flora Brasiliensis (in Latin). 13. Munich & Leipzig: R. Oldenbourg. p. 13.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Annonaceae
- Genus:
- Annona
- Species:
- Annona tenuiflora
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, greenish-yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Occurs naturally in cerrado ecosystems with periodic fire. Resprouts from rootstock after top damage from fire or drought.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 20–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds should be fresh as viability decreases rapidly with storage. Warm temperatures and consistent moisture promote germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI