Raimondia cherimolioides

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It drops its leaves during the dry season. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 10-32 cm long by 4-15 cm wide. The flowers are cream to yellow and red inside. The fruit are oval and 12-20 cm long. They turn yellow when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Andes between 900-2,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Annona cherimolioides Triana & Planch.; Raimondia cherimolioides var. amplifolia Triana & Planch.; Raimondia monoica Saff.;