Soncoya (Annona purpurea)

Soncoya, a reference photo — Photo: Rovin Laudin Alba Torres · Public domain

Annona purpurea is an edible fruit and medicinal plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to central and southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela in northwestern South America, and Trinidad. Its common names include soncoya, sincuya, and cabeza de negro.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Soncoya being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Annona mucosa
Durio zibethinus
Annona muricata

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Annona
Species: Annona purpurea

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