Annona macroprophyllata
Annona diversifolia
Annona macroprophylla, commonly known as the large-leafed custard apple, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, thanks to its rich concentration of bioactive phytochemicals.
- Scientific name: Annona macroprophyllata
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Annona macroprophylla, is referred to by various names across different linguistic traditions. In German, it is known as Ilama (de), while in the Cyrillic-based scripts of Mari (mrj), Udmurt (udm), and Komi (kv), it is written as Илама. Additionally, in Nahuatl, the plant is called Ilamatzapocuahuitl (nah).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Ilama | Wikidata |
| mrj | Илама | Wikidata |
| nah | Ilamatzapocuahuitl | Wikidata |
| udm | Илама | Wikidata |
| kv | Илама | Wikidata |
| ru | Илама | Wikidata |
| koi | Илама | Wikidata |
| es | Annona diversifolia | Wikidata |
| lbe | Илама | Wikidata |
| ca | Annona diversifolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions of Mexico and Central America. Within Mexico, it can be found throughout the central territories and along the Gulf coast. Its distribution also extends to the southwestern portions of the country. Furthermore, the species is present in the southeastern regions of Mexico. Finally, its presence reaches into Central America, specifically within the borders of El Salvador.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona macroprophylla, utilizes its leaves as a primary component for medicinal applications. These leaves are typically characterized by their large, elliptical shape and prominent venation, which distinguish the species within its genus. In various traditional practices, the leaves are harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions, leveraging their phytochemical properties to address various health concerns.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona macroprophyllata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include liriodenine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liriodenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona macroprophyllata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona macroprophyllata has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Colorectal cancer, Cryptococcus gattii, Cryptococcus neoformans, Histoplasma capsulatum, Paracoccidioides.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus gattii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Histoplasma capsulatum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Paracoccidioides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neoplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |