Annona reticulata
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Scientific
Classification:
Synonyms: Annona excelsa Kunth Annona humboldtiana Kunth Annona humboldtii Dunal Annona laevis Kunth Annona longifolia Sessé & Moc. Annona lutescens Saff. Annona primigenia Standl. & Steyerm. Annona riparia Kunth Species
ID:
NMP-262;wfo-0000537906;NCBI_Taxonomy ID: 301862 Common
Names: Bullock's
Heart Local Names: Dutch
(boeah nona,kasjoema); English (Jamaican apple,bullock's heart,custard
apple,sugar apple,netted custard apple); Filipino (sarikaya); French
(bois cachiman,cachiman,coeur de boeuf,corossol sauvage); Hindi (luvun,nonai,ramphal);
Khmer (mo bat,mean bat); Lao (Sino-Tibetan) (khan
tua lot); Malay (lonang,nona kapri); Portuguese (coração de boi,condesa);
Spanish (anona colorada,mamon,anona rosada,anona roja,anona
de seso,anona de redecilla,corazón); Thai (noi nong); Vietnamese
(qua na,binh bat) Basic
Description:
Annona reticulata is a small tree reaching heights of 8–10 meters,
featuring an open, irregular crown. The leaves are slender, hairless, and
pointed at the apex, measuring 10–20 cm in length and 2–7 cm in width. The
yellow-green flowers, typically clustered in groups of three or four, are about
2–3 cm in diameter. The fruit varies in shape—heart-shaped, spherical, or
oblong—and ranges from 7–12 cm in size. When ripe, the fruit's skin is brown or
yellowish with red highlights, and the flesh is sweet, resembling traditional
custard. Distribution
and Habitat:
Native to the Caribbean and Central America, Annona reticulata has
become pantropical, thriving in regions from sea level up to 1,500 meters. It
is cultivated and naturalized in many tropical areas, including Southeast Asia,
India, and parts of Africa. The tree prefers humid conditions with medium to
high rainfall and grows on various soil types with pH ranging from 5 to 8. It
does not tolerate waterlogging or high water tables. Medicinal
Properties:
Various parts of Annona reticulata are utilized in traditional medicine:
Known
Toxicity: While the
fruit is edible, other parts of the tree contain toxic compounds:
Additional
Information:
Annona reticulata is also known for its ornamental value and is
sometimes grown in home gardens. The wood, though soft and of poor quality, can
be used to make utensils. The leaves and branches contain blue pigments and can
be used for tanning. Additionally, the inner bark can be used to make wrappers,
ornaments, and hats. References:
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