Annona leptopetala (R.E.Fr.) H.Rainer

A shrub or small tree. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. It grows 3-8 m tall. The trunk is short and crooked and 15-25 cm across. The leaves are 4-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The fruit are small and yellow. They are 2-4 cm across. There is one seed.

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open dry forest and savannah. It is best in a sunny position and in well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought once established.

The fruit are eaten raw.

Plants can be grown from seed. Seeds germinate in 70-90 days. To break the hard seed coat they can be put in hot water and then soaked for a day.