Annona purpurea (Soncoya) - Image 2

Botanical names: Annona purpurea, Annona diversifolia

Common names: Soncoya, Toreta, Ilama, Cabeza de Negro

Family: Annonaceae

Origin: Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunRegular waterPink flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Annona purpurea (diversifolia) Genoa Red - Soncoya, Ilama

3887 Annona purpurea (diversifolia) Genoa Red - Soncoya, Ilama

Soncoya, Toreta, Ilama. Medium-sized tree with a trunk that usually branches fairly low. The fruit pulp is very good but not marketed. In Colombia, the pulp is eaten raw or is strained for juice, drunk as a beverage or folk remedy. In Mexico, Soncoya juice is regarded as a remedy for fever and chills.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
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10"/3 gal pot
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