''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 custard apple family or soursop family. With 108 accepted genera and about 2400 known species, it is the largest ...
, native to Brazil.
Its plentiful fruit is edible and is regularly gathered in the wild by locals, and it is occasionally cultivated. It is considered a good species to use for reforestry projects, as it is very fast growing when young.
References
sylvatica
Endemic flora of Brazil
Flora of West-Central Brazil
Flora of Northeast Brazil
Flora of Southeast Brazil
Flora of South Brazil
Plants described in 1824
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