''Rollinia'' is a genus of

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. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in ''

Annona ''Annona'' or Anona (from Taíno ''annon'') is a genus of flowering plants in the pawpaw/ sugar apple family, Annonaceae. It is the second largest genus in the family after '' Guatteria'', containing approximately 166

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Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (Annonaceae): Inclusion of the genus ''Rollinia'' A. St.-Hil.
''Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. Serie B für Botanik und Zoologie'', 191-205. which also contains

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soursop Soursop (also called graviola, guyabano, and in Latin America ) is the fruit of ''Annona muricata'', a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. It is native to the Tropics, tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean and is widely propag ...

s. Some ''Rollinia'' species produce edible fruits, such as biriba (''

Rollinia deliciosa ''Annona mucosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the custard-apple family, Annonaceae, that is native to tropical South America. It is cultivated for its edible fruits, commonly known as biribá, lemon meringue pie fruit, or wild sugar-apple ...

''). The flavor of the fruit is similar to that of a

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. Ripe fruit is very soft and easily bruised, and cannot be stored for long periods of time. It is usually eaten fresh, but it is also occasionally used in Brazil to make wine.

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trees are small to medium in size, and require humid, tropical growing conditions. The fruit is round, ripening from green to yellow, and the skin is covered with small projections that bruise to black when the fruit is handled. Not widely cultivated, they have gained a small degree of popularity as dooryard and container trees elsewhere in the world. ''

Rollinia sylvatica ''Annona sylvatica'' (syn. ''Rollinia sylvatica'') is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae The Annonaceae are a Family (biology), family of flowering plants consisting of trees, shrubs, or rarely lianas commonly known as the c ...

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Rollinia emarginata ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in ''Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (Ann ...

'' - the latter referred to as ''aratiku'' - also produce edible fruit, but are comparatively little-known and only very rarely cultivated. A common pest of ''Rollinia'' is the giant silk

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Arsenura armida ''Arsenura armida'', the giant silk moth, is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found mainly in South and Central America, from Mexico to Bolivia, and Ecuador to south-eastern Brazil. It was first described by Pieter Cramer in 1779. It is ...

''), which roosts in masses on the trunks of the trees.

Selected species

*'' Rollinia amazonica'' R. E. Fr *''

Rollinia andicola ''Rollinia andicola'' is a species of tree in the Annonaceae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the ...

'' P. Maas & Westra *'' Rollinia bahiensis'' P. Maas & Westra *'' Rollinia boliviana'' R. E. Fr *''

Rollinia calcarata ''Rollinia calcarata'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependenci ...

'' R. E. Fr *'' Rollinia centrantha'' R. E. Fr. *'' Rollinia chrysocarpa'' P. Maas & Westra *''

'' *'' Rollinia dolichopetala'' R. E. Fries *'' Rollinia ecuadorensis'' R. E. Fr. *''

Rollinia edulis ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (An ...

'' Triana & Planch. *''

'' Schltdl. **''Rollinia glaucescens'' Sond. *''

Rollinia fendleri ''Rollinia fendleri'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental ...

'' R. E. Fries *''

Rollinia ferruginea ''Rollinia ferruginea'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. Description The plant is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of Brazil. It is restricted to forests around the city of Rio de Janeiro.Rollinia helosioides ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (A ...

'' P. Maas & Westra *''

Rollinia herzogii ''Rollinia herzogii'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It occurs in Bolivia and Peru Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the e ...

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Rollinia hispida ''Rollinia hispida'' is a species of tree in the Annonaceae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the e ...

'' P. Maas & Westra *''

Rollinia jimenezii ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (A ...

'' *''

Rollinia laurifolia ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (An ...

'' Schltdl. *'' Rollinia leptopetala'' R. E. Fr. **''Rolliniopsis discreta'' Saff. *'' Rollinia mucosa'' (Jacq.) Baill. *'' Rollinia occidentalis'' R. E. Fr *'' Rollinia pachyantha'' P. Maas & Westra *''

Rollinia parviflora ''Rollinia parviflora'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependenc ...

'' A. St.-Hil. **''Rolliniopsis parviflora'' (A. St.-Hil.) Saff. *'' Rollinia pickelii'' Diels *'' Rollinia rufinervis'' Triana & Planchon *''

'' (A. St.-Hil.) Mart. **''Annona sylvatica'' A. St.-Hil. *''

Rollinia ubatubensis ''Rollinia ubatubensis'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependen ...

'' P. Maas & Westra *'' Rollinia velutina'' van Marle *'' Rollinia xylopiifolia'' (A. St.-Hil.) R. E. Fr

Formerly placed here

*''Rollinia longifolia'' Raddi and ''R. dolabripetala'' (Raddi) R. E. Fr., see ''

Annona dolabripetala ''Annona'' or Anona (from Taíno ''annon'') is a genus of flowering plants in the pawpaw/sugar apple family, Annonaceae. It is the second largest genus in the family after ''Guatteria'', containing approximately 166

References

Annonaceae genera {{Annonaceae-stub