Annona bullata
Annona bullata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Annona bullata, is a medicinal plant native to tropical regions, valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Annonaceae family, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential through its rich concentration of bioactive phytochemical compounds.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Annona bullataRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Anón de Cuabal
- Laurel de Cuabal
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Annona bullata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and falls under the genus Annona.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Annona |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast region of the Caribbean, its presence is notably restricted. Specifically, the distribution of Annona bullata is documented only in Cuba. This narrow habitat suggests that the species may be endemic to the island's unique ecosystems. Consequently, understanding its local environment is crucial for the conservation of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Annona bullata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Kaur-16-en-19-oic acid, 30-Hydroxybullatacin, 31-Hydroxybullatacin, 32-Hydroxybullatacin, Bullatacin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Kaur-16-en-19-oic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 30-Hydroxybullatacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 31-Hydroxybullatacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 32-Hydroxybullatacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bullatacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bullatacinone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liriodenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Kaur-16-en-19-oic acid
- Journal of natural products
30-Hydroxybullatacin
- Phytochemistry
31-Hydroxybullatacin
- Phytochemistry
32-Hydroxybullatacin
- Phytochemistry
Bullatacin
- Journal of natural products
Bullatacinone
- Journal of natural products
Liriodenine
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Annona bullata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Natural toxins
- Journal of natural products
- Pharmaceutical research
Conditions
Annona bullata has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, cancer, colon cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colon cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
- Natural toxins
Cancer
- Drug news & perspectives
Colon cancer
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Annona bullata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extracts of the bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude extracts of the bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Crude extracts of the bark
- Journal of natural products