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 pilosaSynonyms
- Enantia pilosa
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lanuginosine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liriodenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLIVERINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oliveridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lanuginosine
- Lloydia
Liriodenine
- Lloydia
OLIVERINE
- Lloydia
oliveridine
- Lloydia