Custard Apple

Custard Apple

The Annonaceae, or custard apple family, contains approximately 70 percent of the total genera and 75 percent of the species in the order.
Members of the family grow mostly throughout the tropics, although a few species extend into temperate regions. They are particularly characteristic of the lowland evergreen forests in Asia and Africa.
Many species are valuable for their large, pulpy fruits, some are useful for their timber, and others are prized as ornamentals. The family consists of trees, shrubs and wood climbers.
Bark, leaves, and roots of many species are important in folk medicine, and others bear edible fruits or are important sources of perfume and spice. [RA] {EB}