Annona foetida
Annona foetida, commonly known as the foetid custard apple, is a tropical shrub valued in traditional medicine. Native to various warm regions, it is recognized for its distinct, pungent aroma. Various parts of the plant are utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Annona foetida
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Annona foetida, is a member of the kingdom Plantae and belongs to the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales. Ultimately, it is a representative of the family Annonaceaae 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 foetida, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the foetid custard apple, while in Spanish, it is commonly called guanábana fétida. In Portuguese, the plant is known as guanábana fétida, and in French, it is called annone fétide.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the territories of French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its range also extends into Western South America, where it is present in Colombia. Additionally, the species is documented as inhabiting parts of Bolivia. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical environments where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Annona foetida, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, with the bark being one of the most significant parts. The bark is often harvested to prepare decoctions or extracts, as it is believed to contain bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In many herbal practices, the bark is specifically valued for its potential role in treating various ailments, highlighting the importance of each structural element in the medicinal profile of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona foetida has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-hydroxyannomontine, O-methylmoschatoline, annomontine, liriodenine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-hydroxyannomontine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O-methylmoschatoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| annomontine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liriodenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona foetida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania braziliensis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania braziliensis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |