Annona senegalensis

Agro-ecological Zone
All zones
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Unknown Weeding, shading unknown Deciduous Kenya
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Kenya 70 - 2500 17 - 30 0 - 2400 Although A. senegalensis grows on various soil types, it does well on coral rocks dominated by sandy loam soils.
Common names/English Kamba Kikuyu Maasai Samburu
Wild soursop/Wild custard apple Makulo/Kitomoko Mutomoko
Propagation Method Seed shelf life Pre-sowing seed treatment Seed Dispersal
unknown viability can be maintained for more than 2 years in air-dry storage at 5 deg. C scarification  Unknown
Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Useful Tropical Plant Taxon Useful Tropical Plant Link Ecological Services PROTA Other Links
Annonaceae Fruits, Other Foods (including nuts), leaves, flowers, Oil, Timber for construction, Farm tools, Household tools, Medicine, Fodder, Tannins/Dyestuff, Fibre Annona senegalensis Pers. Annona senegalensis Pers.
Cultural Uses