Annonaceae

Annonaceae, the custard apple, or annona, family, the largest family of the magnolia order (Magnoliales) with 110 genera and about 2,430 species. The family consists of trees, shrubs, and woody climbers found mainly in the tropics, although a few species extend into temperate regions. Many species are valuable for their large pulpy fruits, some are useful for their timber, and others are prized as ornamentals. Bark, leaves, and roots of several species are important in folk medicine, and others are important sources of perfume and spice.