Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
ANNONA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 536. 1753.
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TYPE: Annona muricata Linnaeus. Lectotypified by Safford, J. Wash. Acad. Sci. 1: 119. 1911.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annona glabra | POND APPLE | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Annona squamosa | SUGAR APPLE | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Young tissues glabrous to ephemerally sparsely pubescent; sepals reniform-cordate; inner and outer petals ovate, 2-3 cm long; fruit smooth
1. Young tissues pubescent; sepals deltate; outer petals oblong or lance-oblong, 1.5-3 cm long, inner petals 0.1-0.3 cm long; fruit muricate
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guanabanus | Guanabanus Miller, Gard. Dict. Abr., ed. 4. 1754. | TYPE: = Annona Linnaeus 1753. | |
| Raimondia | Raimondia Safford, Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 217, pl. 52-53. 1913. | TYPE: Raimondia monoica Safford 1913. |