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Annonaceae Collection

Annonaceae, also known as the custard apple family, is a diverse and fascinating group of plants

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Coccyzus americanus, yellow-billed cuckoo

Coccyzus americanus, yellow-billed cuckoo
Plate 2 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved by W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh, retouched by R. Havell & Son, London

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Annona glabra, pond apple

Annona glabra, pond apple

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Uvariastrum zenkeri

Uvariastrum zenkeri
Plate 52. Watercolour on paper, 1911 by Dorothy Talbot (1871-1916). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1911

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) close-up of leaves, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands

Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) close-up of leaves, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Asimina obovata, flag pawpaw & Asimina pygmaea, dwarf pawpaw

Asimina obovata, flag pawpaw & Asimina pygmaea, dwarf pawpaw
Drawing 18 (Ewan 45) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Asimina obovata, pawpaw apple

Asimina obovata, pawpaw apple
William Bartrams botanical specimens which he named Anona grandiflora, pawpaw apple. Bartram collected these during his expedition through the southern colonies for Dr. John Fothergill

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Polyalthea - Strange Forest Tree - Tree Fern

Polyalthea - Strange Forest Tree - Tree Fern
Page 83 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Insects of Surinam

Insects of Surinam
Plate 14 from Dissertatio de Generatione et Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium (1726) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717) & Johanna Helena Herolt (1668-1773)

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Uvaria odorata, ylang-ylang tree

Uvaria odorata, ylang-ylang tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Zenaida aurita, zenaida dove

Zenaida aurita, zenaida dove
Plate 162 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Asimina triloba, paw paw

Asimina triloba, paw paw
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands (1731) by Mark Catesby, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Annona cheremoya, custard apple

Annona cheremoya, custard apple
Plate 62 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Anona sp. soursop

Anona sp. soursop
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol 1 by Mark Catesby (1683-1749)

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Pawpaw Apple Manuscript

Pawpaw Apple Manuscript
William Bartrams manuscript from Book 1 Est. Florida Plants containing a description of the pawpaw apple (Anona) which he collected during his expedition to the southern colonies

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Uvaria littoralis, pepisang

Uvaria littoralis, pepisang
Finished watercolour by Fred Polydore Nodder from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Custard Apple (Annona squamosa) close-up of fruit, Indonesia, march

Custard Apple (Annona squamosa) close-up of fruit, Indonesia, march

Background imageAnnonaceae Collection: Araticum ape, annona montana, artwork

Araticum ape, annona montana, artwork
Historical woodcut illustration of the Araticum ape, or Mountain soursop (Annona montana, also Annona pisonis). This is a plant native to Central America and the Caribbean


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Annonaceae, also known as the custard apple family, is a diverse and fascinating group of plants. From the vibrant yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) perched on a branch to the delicate Uvariastrum zenkeri blossoms, this family showcases nature's creativity. One member that stands out is the pond apple (Annona glabra). Found in wetlands, its fruits provide sustenance for various wildlife. Another notable species is ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata), with its captivating close-up leaves capturing our attention in Grenada's Windward Islands. The Asimina obovata and Asimina pygmaea are two pawpaw varieties within Annonaceae. The flag pawpaw and dwarf pawpaw exhibit unique characteristics that make them stand out among their relatives. The Asimina obovata even produces an intriguing fruit called the pawpaw apple. Within this family lies Polyalthea - a strange forest tree resembling a majestic tree fern. Its presence adds an air of mystery to any landscape it graces. Surinam hosts an array of insects associated with Annonaceae, showcasing the intricate relationships between these organisms. Uvaria odorata, commonly known as ylang-ylang tree, emits a mesmerizing fragrance that has made it popular in perfumes and aromatherapy. Zenaida aurita or zenaida dove finds solace amidst these trees' branches while enjoying their shelter and food sources. As we explore further into Annonaceae territory, we encounter another remarkable member - Asimina triloba or pawpaw. Native to North America, it offers delicious fruits cherished by both humans and wildlife alike. Last but not least is Annona cheremoya or custard apple – a true gem within this plant family.