Back to Results
Home / Annonaceae / Annona / Annona cherimola

Annona cherimola

Cherimoya
Also known as: Annona acutifolia Saff. ex R.E.Fr. +5 more
  • Annona acutifolia Saff. ex R.E.Fr.
  • Annona cheirimola Mill.
  • Annona cherimola var. loxensis Linden
  • Annona odorata Linden
  • Annona pubescens Salisb.
  • Annona tripetala Aiton
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Annonaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Annona cherimola (commonly known as Cherimoya) is a shrub or tree within the Annonaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belize, Bermuda, Brazil Southeast, C. American Pacific Is., Cape Verde, China South-Central, China Southeast, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Galápagos, Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Kermadec Is., Laos, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Réunion, Society Is., Spain, Taiwan, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Windward Is.

Help improve SilvaGrid

We use optional first-party analytics to understand which plant searches and filters are useful. We do not use this information for advertising. Read our Privacy Policy .