bullock's-heart
Annona reticulata L.
Annona reticulata is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree in the Annonaceae family. It is known for its fruit, commonly called bullock's-heart, which is also referred to as custard apple. The fruit is sweet and used in desserts but is less favored than the fruit of A. cherimola. The species was first described in 1753 and is found in various regions including BR, TW, VU, ZA, SC, CK, NU, PW, SB, BI, VC, NR, CD, KM, FM, VN, SG, Floridablanca, AG, and BB.
Description
Annona reticulata belongs to the Annonaceae family and is recognized for its edible fruit. The fruit, known as bullock's-heart or custard apple, is used in dessert preparations. While it shares the common name custard apple with A. cherimola and A. squamosa, it is generally less popular for consumption. The species is distributed across multiple regions and was first published in 1753.
Other common names
Custard Applebullock's-heartcustard-appleox-heart
Distribution
BR · TW · VU · ZA · SC · CK · NU · PW · SB · BI · VC · NR · CD · KM · FM · VN · SG · Floridablanca · AG · BB · MV · RW · IN · MG · ST · PH · AU · Curieuse · Kruger National Park · Galápagos Islands
Synonyms
Annona excelsaAnnona humboldtianaAnnona humboldtiiAnnona laevisAnnona longifoliaAnnona lutescensAnnona primigeniaAnnona reticulata var. primigeniaAnnona riparia