Annickia pilosa

Annickia pilosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Annickia pilosa, scientifically known as Annickia pilosa, is a distinctive flowering plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it is characterized by its striking, bright yellow blooms. Often utilized in traditional medicine, this resilient species holds significant botanical interest for its unique properties.

Family
Annonaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Enantia Pilosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Annickia pilosa

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Specifically, it falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and is situated within the genus Annickia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Magnoliales
Family Annonaceae
Genus Annickia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Within this specific area, it can be found growing in the country of Congo. Its natural habitat also extends into the territory of Gabon. Furthermore, the species is documented to exist within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finally, its geographical range includes the specific area of Cabinda.

Region Area
West-Central Tropical Africa Cabinda
West-Central Tropical Africa Congo
West-Central Tropical Africa Gabon
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Annickiella pilosa is characterized by its robust growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. This plant exhibits a woody nature, possessing a lignified structure that provides significant stability and support to its physical architecture.

Growth form :
tree
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Annickia pilosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lanuginosine, Liriodenine, OLIVERINE, oliveridine.

Chemicals reported in Annickia pilosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Lanuginosine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Liriodenine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
OLIVERINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
oliveridine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Lanuginosine

  1. Lloydia

Liriodenine

  1. Lloydia

OLIVERINE

  1. Lloydia

oliveridine

  1. Lloydia