Annona haematantha
Annona haematantha, commonly known as a unique member of the Annonaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Native to specific tropical regions, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising bioactive compounds for future pharmacological research and holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Annona haematantha
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Annona haematantha, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and falls 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, Annona haematantha, is known by various regional names depending on the language spoken in its native habitats. In English, it is commonly referred to as the haematantha custard apple, while in Spanish, it is known as guanábana de monte. In Portuguese, it is called guanábana de mata, and in French, it is referred to as annone de forêt.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the northern and western regions of the South American continent. In the northern part of the continent, its presence is noted in French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Moving toward the western side of the continent, the species can also be found in Colombia. Additionally, its geographical range extends into Ecuador within the western region. Consequently, this medicinal plant inhabits a specific tropical belt spanning both the Guiana Shield and the Andean foothills.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona haematantha, is a medicinal species where various components may be utilized, though specific traditional applications often focus on the medicinal properties found within the roots. In many ethnobotanical practices, the roots are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used for their therapeutic potential. These underground structures serve as a concentrated source of chemical constituents that are essential for the plant's medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona haematantha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include argentilactone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| argentilactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona haematantha has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cutaneous leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cutaneous leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |