Annona cherimola

Agro-ecological Zone
All zones
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fast Pruning, thinning No Deciduous or evergreen Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya 1250-2500 18-26 700-2 400 Performs well on a wide range of soil types from light to heavy, but seems to do best on a medium soil of moderate fertility.
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu Maasai Samburu
Cherimoya, Custard Apple
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
Seedlings, wildlings, cuttings Long (2-3 years if kept dry and protected from weevils and fungi) Not necessary Humans, animals
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA Other Links
Annonaceae Fruits, Medicine, Bee Forage, Income Scatterd in homestead Annona cherimola Shade
Cultural Uses
Ornamental