Ilama

Where does Ilama grow?

Found in: Asia, Australia, Central America, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Pacific, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, South America, United States, Venezuela

Notes: There are about 100-150 Annona species.

Status: It is not a popular fruit.

Growing Ilama

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed have a long dormancy which is hard to break. Seed should be soaked in a solution of gibberellic acid, exposing them to the sun, putting them in hot water or storing for 2-3 months. They can also be grown by grafting.

Edible Uses: The fruit is eaten fresh and used in ice cream.

Production: The fruit splits if ripened on the tree but this split scars over with careful storage. Fruit are between 400-800 g. Fruit matures in 150 days.

Nutrition Info

References

References Annona diversifolia Saff.

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