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Annona aurantiaca is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to Brazil. João Barbosa Rodrigues, the Brazilian botanist who first formally described the species, named it after its orange colored (aurantiacus in Latin) petals.
In its native climate, the growing season is year-round. The seeds can germinate between 25-28 degrees Celsius and germination takes between 2 and 6 weeks. Propagation can be achieved by sowing the seeds directly or by planting cuttings. A consistent temperature of 15-20 degrees Celsius is required for successful sowing. Prior to sowing, hot water may be poured over the seeds and the seeds must be allowed to soak for 24 to 48 hours to reduce germination time. This plant requires consistently moist soil to thrive but can tolerate both bright sunlight and partial shade. While requiring consistent moisture, the seed can be planted in potting soil mixed with sand or perlite to ensure proper drainage. The long term use of fertilizer is also effective at assisting in sowing. This plant tends to encounter pests such as spider mites (Tetranychus urticae) particularly in the dry, humid months. To maintain plant health during overwintering, considered between the temperatures of 10-15 degrees Celsius, enough water must be added so that the roots do not dry out completely.
A. aurantiaca is native to South America and is widely distributed, particularly in the savanna (Cerrado) and forests of Brazil. It grows ideally in shaded areas in sandy, clay soil. This plant is considered fast-growing and develops into a small shrub-like tree reaching approximately 4 meters at maturity.
The pulp of the fruit has been reported to be edible and stores well outside. Although the berry-like fruit pulp is sweet and edible, the seed is poisonous.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Annona aurantiaca by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
