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Ram Phala

Local Name	:	Ram Phala
Botanical Name	:	Annona reticulata L.
Common Name	:	Custard aple
Family	:	Annonaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to tropical America but is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa. In Odisha, it is cultivated in home gardens, orchards
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a small deciduous tree with fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers and heart-shaped fruits with sweet, creamy flesh. It is grown for its edible fruit and has several medicinal applications.

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Descriptions

It is a small to medium-sized, deciduous or semi-evergreen tree. The leaves are simple, oblong to lanceolate, and have a slightly aromatic smell when crushed. The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, and occur singly or in clusters. The fruit is heart-shaped or irregularly oval, with a rough, reticulated skin that turns brownish or yellowish as it ripens. The flesh is soft, creamy, and sweet, containing numerous black seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April - June

Use(s)

It is used in traditional medicine for treating dysentery, fever, and wounds.