Conical fruited custard apple
Annona conica

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. The flowers are white to yellow. The fruit are yellow and cone shaped. They are 12 cm long. The flesh is soft and white.

An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in dry or moist lowland forests. It grows up to 600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Seeds should be soaked in warm water for 12 hours before planting.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Raimondia conica (Ruiz & Pav. ex G. Don) Westra; Raimondia quinduensis var. latifolia R. E. Fr.; Raimondia stenocarpa R. E. Fr.;