Annona diversifolia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• ilama

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Annona diversifolia

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Annona macroprophylla is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons and maintains its vegetative structure over a long duration. As a perennial plant, it does not complete its life cycle in a single year or two, but rather establishes a lasting presence in its ecosystem, allowing for repeated cycles of growth, flowering, and fruit production. This long-lived life strategy enables the plant to invest significant energy into robust root systems and woody structures, which support its continuous development and ability to withstand varying environmental conditions over many years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Annona macroprophylla is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. It reaches an average plant height of approximately 8 meters and functions as a self-supporting organism, categorized as both a self-supporting climber and a non-obligatory, self-supporting structure. The plant is strictly terrestrial in its ecological habit, existing neither as an aquatic nor a semiaquatic species, and it does not function as an epiphyte. Furthermore, it is an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

8 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Annona macroprophyllata is characterized by complex metabolic processes centered on nutrient acquisition and energy conversion within its tropical ecosystem. In terms of its nitrogen cycle involvement, the species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms; instead, it relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system. The plant's carbon assimilation is driven by photosynthetic pathways that facilitate the synthesis of organic compounds, which are subsequently redistributed through vascular tissues to support fruit development and vegetative growth. Its physiological regulation also involves efficient transpiration rates and osmotic adjustments to maintain turgor pressure and manage water potential in varying environmental conditions.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Annona macroprophyllata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Annona macroprophyllata has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 16-Hentriacontanone, Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON.

16-Hentriacontanone

1. Planta medica

Ash

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CALCIUM

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FAT

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IRON

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Liriodenine

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PHOSPHORUS

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Palmitone

1. Planta medica

ascorbic acid

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beta-carotene

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Activities

Annona macroprophyllata has 207 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant, Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic.

Anticonvulsant

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2. Planta medica

Acidulant

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Androgenic?

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Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

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AntiAGE

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AntiCFS

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AntiCTS

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Medicinal Uses

Annona macroprophyllata has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Colorectal cancer, Cryptococcus gattii, Cryptococcus neoformans, Histoplasma capsulatum, Paracoccidioides.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations