Annona coriacea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Annona coriacea var. cuneata
• Annona geraensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is further categorized into the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Annona.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed throughout the tropical regions of Western South America, specifically within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence is extensive across Brazil, covering a vast array of diverse ecological zones. In the Brazilian territory, it can be found spanning from the North to the Southeast regions. Additionally, the species thrives in the West-Central and Northeast parts of the country. Consequently, its geographical range encompasses multiple major biomes across these South American nations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Annona coriacea is characterized by its distribution across diverse landscapes within specific Brazilian biomes, primarily occupying the Campo Rupestre and Cerrado (latu sensu) habitats. This species exhibits a broad altitudinal tolerance, thriving in environments ranging from sea level up to an elevation of 1000 m AMSL. Its ability to colonize both the nutrient-poor, rocky outcrops of the Campo Rupestre and the more expansive, seasonal shrublands of the Cerrado highlights its adaptability to varying soil compositions and moisture regimes within these tropical ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo Rupestre, Cerrado (lato sensu)

Life history

The life history of Annona coriacea is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. Throughout its development, the plant exhibits a deciduous growth habit, shedding its foliage periodically as part of its seasonal cycle.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Annona coriacea is characterized by a woody growth form that can manifest as either a shrub or a tree. It is a terrestrial, independent species that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte. As a self-supporting plant, it does not exhibit climbing habits such as lianas or vines. In terms of stature, the plant reaches a mean height of approximately 5 m, though it is capable of attaining a maximum height of up to 10 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Plant height mean:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Annona coriacea is characterized by a metabolic framework defined by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, where carbon fixation occurs primarily through the Calvin cycle involving the enzyme RuBisCO. As a C3 plant, it relies on the direct fixation of atmospheric CO2 into three-carbon compounds, a process that is typically efficient under temperate to moist tropical conditions but requires careful regulation of transpiration to avoid photorespiration. Furthermore, regarding its nutrient cycling capabilities, Annona coriacea is not a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria, such as Rhizobium, necessary to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, meaning it must rely on the uptake of nitrogenous compounds directly from the soil matrix to support its growth and development.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Annona coriacea is characterized by the production of significant fleshy fruits that play a crucial role in its life cycle. The fruit exhibits a uniform size profile, with a recorded minimum, mean, and maximum length all consistently measuring 13 cm. Regarding the movement of its offspring, the plant follows a zoochorous dispersal syndrome, relying on animals to transport its seeds to new locations, which is a vital mechanism for its distribution within its natural habitat.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Fruit length max:

13 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Annona coriacea has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Annona coriacea has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ACETOGENINS, Coriadienin, Flavonoids, Gigantetronenin, SINAPIC ACID.

ACETOGENINS

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Coriadienin

1. Journal of natural products

Flavonoids

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Gigantetronenin

1. Journal of natural products

SINAPIC ACID

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Sesquiterpenes

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Activities

Annona coriacea has 12 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Anticancer, Anticholinesterase, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
2. Natural product research

Anticancer

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Anticholinesterase

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Antifungal

1. Natural product research

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antioxidant

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Antiparasitic

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Antiproliferative

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Antiulcer

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Anxiolytic

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Medicinal Uses

Annona coriacea has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus gattii, Cryptococcus neoformans, cryptococcosis, dermatitis, headaches.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations