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Cherimoya

Annona cherimola

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About

The Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) is a species in the genus Annona. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Sweden), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Magnoliales (Magnoliales)

Species

Annona cherimola (Cherimoya)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cherimoya

French chérimolier

German Cherimoya

Portuguese anona

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cherimoya?

The scientific name of Cherimoya is Annona cherimola. It belongs to the genus Annona.

Where does Cherimoya live?

Cherimoya is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Sweden), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Algeria, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Eritrea, India, Italy, Mexico, Micronesia.

What family does Cherimoya belong to?

Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) belongs to the genus Annona, which is part of the taxonomic family Annonaceae.

What kingdom does Cherimoya belong to?

Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cherimoya?

The closest relatives of Cherimoya in the genus Annona include custard-apple, Custard Apple, Custard Apple, hardshell custard-apple, ilama.