Synonyms

Annona bonplandiana Kunth

Annona cearaensis Barb. Rodr

 Systematic Position

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Magnoliales

Family: Annonaceae

Native: Caribbean and Central America

Common Names

English – Soursop, Graviola

Malayalam –  മുള്ളാത്ത

Description:
Annona muricata, commonly known as soursop or graviola, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree native to Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean islands. It produces large, spiny green fruits with soft, white, fibrous pulp and black seeds. Soursop is prized for its sweet and tangy flavor, often used in beverages, desserts, and traditional medicine. The tree has broad, glossy leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. Soursop is known for its potential health benefits, although scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited.

Habitat:  Annona muricata grows in Human Altered environments (yards, orchards, farms)

Distribution: Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu

Uses: Soursop produces large, spiny green fruits with sweet and tangy flesh that is enjoyed fresh or
used in beverages, desserts, and jams. Various parts of the soursop tree, including the leaves, fruit, and
seeds, are used in traditional medicine for treating ailments such as infections, inflammation, and
digestive issues. And Soursop leaves are often brewed into herbal tea, believed to have health benefits
such as boosting immunity and promoting relaxation. Extracts from soursop leaves and seeds have
been used as natural insecticides to control pests in agriculture and household settings.

Others: Extracts from soursop leaves and seeds have been used as natural insecticides to control pests in agriculture and household settings.