Common name in Sri Lanka is Soursop tree
Annona maricata
PES Database
| Common Name(s) | Katu anoda/ Soursop |
| Botanical Name | Annona maricata |
| Origin of species | Exotic |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| AF notation / physiognomy | V5 |
| Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE | 29 |
| Photosynthetic Biomass | |
| -Weight per leaf | -1.3 g |
| -Leaf cycle | -Annual |
| -Length | -6-20 cm |
| -Width | -2-5-6.5cm |
| -Texture | -Smooth |
| Conservation Status | |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Crown type | Shrubby, broad |
| Propagation method | Seed/cutting |
| Root type | Tap moderate root |
| Preferred Soils | Rich loam |
| Impact on Soil | Add organic matter |
| Salinity tolerance | |
| Human uses | Fruits |
| Economic Importance | Food, medicine, insecticide |
| Distribution | All over Sri Lanka |
| Light preferences | Full sun |
| Flowering time | Throughout the year |
| Flower Color | Pala green |
| Fruit type | Fleshy fruit |