Annona glabra
Annona glabra, commonly known as the smooth custard apple, is a versatile tropical shrub native to the Americas. Belonging to the Annonaceae family, this plant is prized for its edible fruits and significant medicinal properties. It contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to combat inflammation and oxidative stress.
- Scientific name: Annona glabra
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of 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 |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several nations within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence can be identified in the country of Gambia, where it grows in specific local habitats. It is also found within the borders of Guinea-Bissau and neighboring Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical reach includes the territory of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Annona glabra has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 27-hydroxybullatacin, Annoglabayin, Cunabic acid, alloaromadendrene, annoglaxin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 27-hydroxybullatacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Annoglabayin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cunabic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alloaromadendrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| annoglaxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| annomontacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bullatanocin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| javoricin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaur-16-en-19-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona glabra has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona glabra has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pancreatic carcinoma, Malaria, cancer, helminthiasis, infections.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pancreatic carcinoma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helminthiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viruses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |