Annona crassiflora
Annona crassiflora, commonly known as araticum, is a vital medicinal tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its nutrient-dense fruit, it also possesses significant therapeutic properties. Traditionally used to treat inflammation and digestive issues, this species plays a crucial role in both regional biodiversity and ethnomedicine.
- Scientific name: Annona crassiflora
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Annona crassiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales. It is further categorized into the family Annonaceae and 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 crassiflora, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Persian, it is referred to as مارولو, and in Arabic, it is also called مارولو. In Chinese, the species is identified as 瑪洛洛, while in Simplified Chinese, both the zh-hans and zh-cn designations use the name 厚瓣番荔枝.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | مارولو | Wikidata |
| zh | 瑪洛洛 | Wikidata |
| ar | مارولو | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 厚瓣番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 厚瓣番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| pt | Marolo | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a vast geographical presence across several distinct regions of Brazil. It can be found growing within the North region, spanning significant portions of the tropical landscape. The species also thrives throughout the Northeast and West-Central areas of the country. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Southeast, showcasing its ability to adapt to diverse climates. Finally, the plant is recorded in the South, completing its wide-ranging coverage across the Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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, commonly known as Araticum, possesses various parts that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The seeds are often studied for their bioactive compounds, while the wood and root bark are frequently explored for their potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine. Furthermore, the ethanol extract (EE) of the plant is a primary focus in pharmacological research to identify its concentrated phytochemical constituents and overall medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EE | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona crassiflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (epi)catechin, Caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, kaempferol, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (epi)catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinapic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona crassiflora has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antimutagenic, Antiproliferative, Antiprotozoal, Astringent.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona crassiflora has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Leishmania donovani, cancer, fungal infections, snake bites.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| venereal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |