Annona purpurea | Soncoya | Cabeza de Negro | 5 Seeds Variegated Fritillary

Annona purpurea | Soncoya | Cabeza de Negro | 5 Seeds Variegated FritillaryThis is Annona purpurea, also known as Soncoya, sincuya, Ilama, and Cabeza de Negro. Growing up to 30 feet tall this plant likes to live in full sun. The fruit is strained to make juice, while the extract of the seed is used for insecticides. USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11.

The leaves that grow on this plant are known a scent leaves

also known as Rattlebox

Island Mallow attracts all kinds of birds

This plant was originally called purpurea Doppelganger when it was discovered in Germany by Eugene Schleipfer

The fruit can be eaten raw or used to make a delicious juice

The variety was released in 2007 and is called Chandragiri

This is Magnolia hypoleuca

also known as Portugese Hardy Dutchmans Pipe

this plant likes to live in full sun to partial shade

These can get to be about 3 feet high and have these amazing brown and maroon blossoms

and Clymene Moths

and moths all find nourishment and shelter among its branches