Annona bullata
Annona bullata, commonly known as the bullata custard apple, is a significant medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Annona bullata
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Annona | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Annona bullata, is known by various regional names depending on the local language. In English, it is commonly referred to as bullate custard apple, while in Spanish, it is known as guanábana de hojas arrugadas. In Portuguese, the plant is called guanábana de folhas rugosas, and in French, it is identified as annone à feuilles bullées.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona bullata Rich., is recognized for the therapeutic properties found specifically within its bark. The bark of Annona bullata Rich. is the primary part utilized in various traditional medicinal practices, often being processed to extract bioactive compounds. Due to its chemical composition, this bark is frequently studied for its potential pharmacological effects, making it a significant component of the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark of Annona bullata Rich. | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona bullata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 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.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 30-hydroxybullatacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 31-hydroxybullatacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 32-hydroxybullatacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bullatacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bullatacinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liriodenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona bullata has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona bullata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cancer, colon cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |