Annona coriacea
Annona coriacea, commonly known as Guanábana de monte or Corozo, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Americas. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, infections, and digestive issues. This species offers significant pharmacological potential for developing natural therapeutic treatments in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Annona coriacea
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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.
| 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, known scientifically as Annona coriacea, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 革叶番荔枝, a name that is consistently used across various regional standards, including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn. Additionally, the name 伯爵果 is also used within the Chinese language to describe this species.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 革叶番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 革叶番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 革叶番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 伯爵果 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona coriacea, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties, most notably its leaves and bark. The leaves are frequently harvested and used in traditional medicine to prepare infusions or decoctions aimed at treating inflammatory conditions and digestive issues. Similarly, the bark is highly valued for its medicinal potency, often being processed to address ailments ranging from skin infections to internal discomfort, as it contains bioactive compounds essential to the plant's healing profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona coriacea has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetogenins, coriadienin, flavonoids, gigantetronenin, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetogenins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coriadienin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gigantetronenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinapic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona coriacea has 12 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Anticancer, Anticholinesterase, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona coriacea has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus gattii, Cryptococcus neoformans, cryptococcosis, dermatitis, headaches.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus gattii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryptococcosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stomatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |