Annona emarginata
Annona emarginata, commonly known as the custard apple or custard apple shrub, is a medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Annona emarginata
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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, known scientifically as Annona emarginata, is identified by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 凹叶番荔枝, a designation that is also used in its simplified forms, zh-hans and zh-cn (凹叶番荔枝).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 凹叶番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 凹叶番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 凹叶番荔枝 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western South America. Within this region, its presence is specifically documented in both Bolivia and Peru. In addition to these western territories, the species extends significantly into the vast country of Brazil. It can be found inhabiting the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions of Brazil. Consequently, its range spans a wide variety of ecological zones across the South American continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Annona emarginata, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, with a particular focus on its therapeutic properties. Among its most significant medicinal parts are the stem barks, which are often harvested for their bioactive compounds. These barks are frequently processed or decocted to treat various ailments, reflecting the plant's importance in ethnobotanical practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |