Important Characters of Annonaceae Family (Custard Apple Family) | Plant Taxonomy

The Annonaceae family, commonly known as the custard apple or soursop family, is a diverse group of flowering plants with significant economic and ecological importance. This family is primarily distributed in tropical regions and includes several genera, such as Annona, Cananga, and Uvaria. Here are some key characteristics of the Annonaceae family:

Important Characteristics of Annonaceae Family (Custard Apple Family)

1. Arborescent habit 

2. Exstipulate, distichous leaves

3. Hemicyclic flowers

4. Elongated Torus

5. Valvate aestivation of perianth lobes

6. Numerous spirally arranged essential organs

7.Extrose, hooded anthers

8. Apocarpous pistil

9. Aggregate fruit

10. Ruminate Endosperm