Annona cherimola
Annona cherimola
Annona cherimola (pronunciation: /æˈnoʊnə ˌtʃɛrɪˈmoʊlə/), commonly known as the cherimoya, is a species of Annona native to the Andean-highland valleys of Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru.
Etymology
The name "cherimoya" comes from the Quechua word chirimuya, which means "cold seeds," as the plant grows at high altitudes and the seeds can withstand lower temperatures.
Description
The Annona cherimola is a small, deciduous tree standing 7 meters tall. The leaves are alternate, simple, oblong-lanceolate, 7–15 cm long and 3–10 cm broad. The flowers are produced in small clusters, each flower 2–3 cm across, with six petals, yellow-brown, often spotted purple at the base.
Fruit
The fruit is oval, often slightly oblique, 10–20 cm long and 7–10 cm diameter, with a smooth or slightly tuberculated skin. The fruit flesh is white, and has numerous dark brown seeds embedded in it. When ripe, the skin is green and gives slightly to pressure. Some characterize the fruit flavor as a blend of banana, pineapple, papaya, peach, and strawberry. Others describe it as tasting like commercial bubblegum.
Cultivation
Cherimoya is grown in tropical regions throughout the world. In the United States, it has been cultivated in California and Hawaii. Outside of the Americas, cherimoya is grown in southern Spain, Portugal, Italy, Israel, and Australia.
Related Terms
- Annonaceae: The family to which Annona cherimola belongs.
- Annona: The genus of cherimoya and other similar fruits.
- Custard apple: A common name for several fruits produced by plants in the genus Annona, including cherimoya.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Annona cherimola
- Wikipedia's article - Annona cherimola
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