The custard apple tree , or Anna reticulate L. , is a deciduous yield tree diagram that is native to the West Indies and was impart to Central America and southern Mexico . It grows regularly in the Bahamas and southern Florida . It was also introduce into tropical Africa in the 17th century . It has many name , depending on the region , but all have to do with its strong-arm appearance . It is referred to in the United States as the sugar tree diagram .
Physical Facts
The custard tree diagram is upright with a curved or distribute bole 10 to 14 inches fatheaded . It can uprise from 15 to 35 feet improbable and is not considered an attractive Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree . The leaves are a pallid park and start out hairy but smooth out with adulthood . They are thin and oblong , about 4 to 8 inch , and look at by some to smell bad . The tree bloom in clump that are lightheaded unripened on the outside and light yellow with red or purple spots on the privileged floor . The yield is unexpended regulate , with an indentation at the base that can be either mysterious or shallow . The hide is xanthous to browned when ripe . The fruit has many small , dark brown seeds embedded in the pulp magazine .
Climate Facts
The custard Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree grow good in temperatures of 73 to 94 point F , in high humidity specially during unfolding , and in damp grunge . They are drought tolerant , but the tree diagram grow humble and throw foliage in dry climate . They do not do well in cold climate . new trees are easily damaged in temperature of 30 degree F or below . More matured tree diagram can handle unforesightful stop of cold temperatures but will not exist temperatures of 28 degrees F or below .
Food Facts
When the fruit is ripe , it can be well pick at the prow . The sarcoid part can be removed from the peel and eaten in a form of way . They can be add to Milk River shakes , chalk cream or custards and can be used in cake and pud .
Medicinal Facts
Some division of the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree have medicinal USA . The crushed leave of absence can be made into a spread for program on boil , blisters or ulcers . The unripe fruit check tannic acid , which are xanthous or light brown Mass that are used as astringents in medicament for things like diarrhea or dysentery .
Toxicity Facts
Although the fruit is eatable , parts of the custard tree diagram are toxic . The seminal fluid are very hard and if swallow whole would have no negative effects . However , the seeds , leave of absence and unseasoned fruits can act as insecticides to some pests ; the foliage succus kills lice . If branches are reduce and sap unexpectedly sprays into the center , it can cause innervation and may badly injure the center .
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