| 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 |
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| Conservation Status |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
