Annona reticulata - Wikipedia
Annona reticulata is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree in the plant family Annonaceae. [5] It is best known for its fruit, called custard apple, [2] a common name shared with fruits of several other species in the same genus: A. cherimola [6] and A. squamosa. [7]
Description, Fruit, Species, Uses, & Facts - Britannica
The fruit of the common custard apple (Annona reticulata), also called sugar apple or bullock’s-heart in the West Indies, is dark brown in colour and marked with depressions giving it a quilted appearance; its pulp is reddish yellow, sweetish, and very soft (hence the common name).
Custard Apple (Annona Reticulata) Tree Care: A Guide for …
2023年3月9日 · The custard apple, botanically known as Annona reticulata, is a tropical fruit known for its custard texture and sweet taste. This fruit is commonly grown in Central and South America and has recently gained popularity in other parts of the world.
Custard apple, Annona reticulata - Growables
General. The custard apple grown in Australia is a hybrid of the sugar apple (Annona squamosa) and the cherimoya (Annona cherimola). More recently, hybrids have also been developed with Annona reticulata. In America the fruit is known as Atemoya.
Facts About Custard Apple Trees-Description and Uses
2024年7月13日 · Custard apples belong to the genus Annona, which includes about 170 species of small trees and shrubs in the Annonaceae family. This article will discuss the common custard apple (Annona reticulata). The custard apple fruits are edible with health benefits. Read on to learn more about this tree.
Annona reticulata - Useful Tropical Plants - The Ferns
2024年10月13日 · Annona reticulata is widely cultivated in the tropics and subtropics for its edible fruit. It is also still found wild in the American tropics. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2020)
Annona reticulata - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Annona reticulata, commonly called sugar apple, custard apple or bullock's heart, is a small, evergreen to deciduous, tropical tree that is native to the West Indies. Early on, it was brought to the mainland where it is now cultivated from southern Mexico through Central America to Peru and Brazil.
National Tropical Botanical Garden | Annona reticulata - Plant …
A fiber derived from the young twigs is superior to the bark fiber from Annona squamosa, the Sugar Apple. Custard Apple wood is yellow, soft, fibrous but durable, moderately close-grained and it has been used to make yokes for oxen.
Custard Apple: Annona Reticulata - Ask The Green Genie
Annona reticulata. Custard apples are becoming more popular in Florida as we find cultivars that are prolific here and highly self pollinating. Fruit shape varies quite a bit from one cultivar to the next: they may be round, heart-shaped or even oblong.
Annona reticulata, Custard Apple (Chirimoya - Cuba), Corazon - TopTropicals
Annona reticulata, otherwise known as Custard Apple (Chirimoya - Cuba), is a small tree that grows to 10-20 ft tall. This deciduous plant is native to West Indies to Central America and South Mexico, and grows in USDA Zone 9-11.