''Rollinia'' is a genus of

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in the family

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. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in ''

Annona ''Annona'' (from Taíno ''annon'') is a genus of flowering plants in the pawpaw/sugar apple family, Annonaceae. It is the second largest genus in the family after ''Guatteria'', containing approximately 166

'',Rainer, H. (2006)
Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (Annonaceae): Inclusion of the genus ''Rollinia'' A. St.-Hil.
''Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. Serie B für Botanik und Zoologie'', 191-205. which also contains

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s and

soursop Soursop (also called ''graviola, guyabano'', and in Hispanic America, ''guanábana'') is the fruit of ''Annona muricata'', a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean and is wid ...

s. Some ''Rollinia'' species produce edible fruits, such as biriba (''

Rollinia deliciosa ''Annona mucosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the custard-apple family, Annonaceae, that is native to tropical South America. It is cultivated for its edible fruits, commonly known as biribá, lemon meringue pie fruit, or wild sugar-apple ...

''). The flavor of the fruit is similar to that of a

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. Ripe fruit is very soft and easily bruised, and cannot be stored for long periods of time. It is usually eaten fresh, but it is also occasionally used in Brazil to make wine.

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trees are small to medium in size, and require humid, tropical growing conditions. The fruit is round, ripening from green to yellow, and the skin is covered with small projections that bruise to black when the fruit is handled. Not widely cultivated, they have gained a small degree of popularity as dooryard and container trees elsewhere in the world. '' Rollinia sylvatica'' and ''

Rollinia emarginata ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (An ...

'' - the latter referred to as ''aratiku'' - also produce edible fruit, but are comparatively little-known and only very rarely cultivated. A common pest of ''Rollinia'' is the giant silk

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('' Arsenura armida''), which roosts in masses on the trunks of the trees.

Selected species

*'' Rollinia amazonica'' R. E. Fr *''

Rollinia andicola ''Rollinia andicola'' is a species of tree in the Annonaceae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Se ...

'' P. Maas & Westra *'' Rollinia bahiensis'' P. Maas & Westra *'' Rollinia boliviana'' R. E. Fr *''

Rollinia calcarata ''Rollinia calcarata'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin Am ...

'' R. E. Fr *'' Rollinia centrantha'' R. E. Fr. *'' Rollinia chrysocarpa'' P. Maas & Westra *''

'' *'' Rollinia dolichopetala'' R. E. Fries *'' Rollinia ecuadorensis'' R. E. Fr. *''

Rollinia edulis ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (An ...

Triana & Planch. *''

'' Schltdl. **''Rollinia glaucescens'' Sond. *'' Rollinia fendleri'' R. E. Fries *''

Rollinia ferruginea ''Rollinia ferruginea'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. Description The plant is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of Brazil. It is restricted to forests around the city of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; lite ...

'' (R. E. Fries) P. Maas & Westra *''

Rollinia helosioides ''Rollinia helosioides'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is found in Brazil and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del ...

'' P. Maas & Westra *''

Rollinia herzogii ''Rollinia herzogii'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It occurs in Bolivia and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Se ...

'' *''

Rollinia hispida ''Rollinia hispida'' is a species of tree in the Annonaceae family. It is found in Ecuador and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Sea ...

'' P. Maas & Westra *''

Rollinia jimenezii ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (An ...

'' *''

Rollinia laurifolia ''Rollinia'' is a genus of plants in the family Annonaceae. While it is widely recognised as a distinct genus a monograph published in 2006 advocates its inclusion in '' Annona'',Rainer, H. (2006)Monographic studies in the genus ''Annona'' L. (An ...

'' Schltdl. *'' Rollinia leptopetala'' R. E. Fr. **''Rolliniopsis discreta'' Saff. *''

Rollinia mucosa ''Annona mucosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the custard-apple family, Annonaceae, that is native to tropical South America. It is cultivated for its edible fruits, commonly known as biribá, lemon meringue pie fruit, or wild sugar-apple ...

'' (Jacq.) Baill. *'' Rollinia occidentalis'' R. E. Fr *'' Rollinia pachyantha'' P. Maas & Westra *'' Rollinia parviflora'' A. St.-Hil. **''Rolliniopsis parviflora'' (A. St.-Hil.) Saff. *'' Rollinia pickelii'' Diels *'' Rollinia rufinervis'' Triana & Planchon *'' Rollinia sylvatica'' (A. St.-Hil.) Mart. **''Annona sylvatica'' A. St.-Hil. *'' Rollinia ubatubensis'' P. Maas & Westra *'' Rollinia velutina'' van Marle *'' Rollinia xylopiifolia'' (A. St.-Hil.) R. E. Fr

Formerly placed here

*''Rollinia longifolia'' Raddi and ''R. dolabripetala'' (Raddi) R. E. Fr., see '' Annona dolabripetala''

References

External links

Annonaceae genera {{Annonaceae-stub