Annona mucosa
Annona mucosa, commonly known as the custard apple or sugar apple, is a tropical fruit-bearing plant cherished for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Renowned for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial qualities, it is widely used in traditional medicine to support digestive health and bolster the body's immune system naturally.
- Scientific name: Annona mucosa
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 mucosa 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, Annona mucosa, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Esperanto, it is referred to as Biribao, while in Bulgarian, it is called лигава анона. In the languages Lbe, Udmurt, and Mari, the common name used is Бириба.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Biribao | Wikidata |
| bg | лигава анона | Wikidata |
| lbe | Бириба | Wikidata |
| udm | Бириба | Wikidata |
| mrj | Бириба | Wikidata |
| koi | Бириба | Wikidata |
| bcl | Biriba | Wikidata |
| fa | بیریبا | Wikidata |
| zh | 瓣立樓林果 | Wikidata |
| vi | Rollinia mucosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence spanning both Southeast Asia and North America. In the Indo-China region, its distribution includes the country of Thailand. Its reach extends significantly into Mexico, where it can be found throughout the central territories. Furthermore, the species is widely spread across the Mexican Gulf coast and the southwest regions. Finally, its habitat encompasses the southeast portions of Mexico as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona mucosa, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, specifically involving the leaves, seeds, and unripe fruits. The leaves are frequently employed in traditional remedies to treat ailments such as inflammation or fever, often through infusions or topical applications. The seeds are known to contain potent bioactive compounds that can be processed for specific therapeutic uses, though they must be handled with care due to their concentration of alkaloids. Additionally, the unripe fruits are sometimes harvested for their unique chemical profiles, contributing to the plant's diverse pharmacological potential in various folk medicine practices.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| unripe fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona mucosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetogenins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetogenins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona mucosa has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona mucosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus thuringiensis, Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus thuringiensis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |