Annonaceae

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Annonaceae

Annonaceae (pronounced /ænəˈneɪsiː/), also known as the custard apple family or soursop family, is a family of flowering plants consisting of trees, shrubs, or rarely lianas.

Etymology

The name Annonaceae is derived from the genus Annona, which is of Taino origin. Annona is a Taino word for tree fruit.

Description

Members of the Annonaceae family are characterized by simple, alternate leaves and flowers with parts in multiples of three. The family includes approximately 108 genera and about 2400 species, making it the largest family in the Magnoliales order.

Distribution

Annonaceae are predominantly tropical and subtropical, but a few species occur in temperate climates. They are present in both the New World and the Old World, with the highest diversity in the tropics of the Western Hemisphere and Africa.

Economic Importance

Several species of Annonaceae are economically important for their edible fruits, such as the custard apple, soursop, cherimoya, and sugar apple. Some species are also used in traditional medicine.

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