Annona exsucca
Annona exsucca, commonly known as a member of the custard apple family, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive ailments, and skin disorders, offering promising potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Annona exsucca
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Annona and the specific species Annona exsucca.
| 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 exsucca, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the dried-up custard apple, while in Spanish, it is known as guanábana seca. In Portuguese, the plant is called guanábana seca, and in French, it is identified as la guanábana séchée.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of the Americas. It is found across several territories in Northern South America, including Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, the species extends its range into French Guiana. Moving toward the Caribbean, its presence is also documented in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Consequently, its habitat is primarily defined by these interconnected coastal and mainland locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Annona exsucca has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Antiprotozoal, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |