Annona montana
Mountain soursop
Annona montana, commonly known as soursop, is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Americas. Renowned for its delicious, tangy fruit, it holds significant value in traditional medicine. Research suggests its bioactive compounds may offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential anticancer properties, making it a subject of intense scientific interest.
- Scientific name: Annona montana
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern 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, Annona montana is identified by its specific 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 montana, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Dutch, it is referred to as bergzuurzak, while in Polish, it is called Flaszowiec górski. In Chinese, both simplified and traditional scripts use the name 山刺番荔枝 (zh and zh-tw), and in the Nan language, it is known as A-ná-nah.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | bergzuurzak | Wikidata |
| zh | 山刺番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| pl | Flaszowiec górski | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 山刺番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| nan | A-ná-nah | Wikidata |
| fa | آنونا مونتانا | Wikidata |
| arz | انونا مونتانا | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 山刺番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山刺番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| id | Sirsak gunung | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several tropical regions. In Central America, it is commonly found throughout Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panamá. Its presence extends further into the Caribbean islands as well. Specifically, it can be located in the nation of Cuba. Additionally, the species is known to grow within the Dominican Republic.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known commonly as the soursop, utilizes various anatomical structures for its growth and medicinal properties. The sturdy stems provide the structural framework for the tree, while the smaller stem parts support the branching pattern that allows the canopy to expand. Large, glossy green leaves are essential for photosynthesis and are frequently harvested for their potent bioactive compounds. The plant also produces a large, fleshy fruit that is widely consumed for its nutritional value, which contains numerous dark, hard seeds located within its pulp.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona montana has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-syringaresinol, N-p-coumaroyltyramine, N-trans-caffeoyltyramine, N-trans-feruloyltyramine, Pectin.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-syringaresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-p-coumaroyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-trans-caffeoyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-trans-feruloyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| annomontacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| annonacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-annomontacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona montana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Anxiolytic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona montana has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidepressant, anxiolytic, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |