Annona nutans
Annona nutans, commonly known as the drooping custard apple, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree native to the Americas. Belonging to the Annonaceae family, it is celebrated for its unique pendulous flowers and nutritious fruits. Beyond its culinary appeal, this species holds significant potential in traditional medicine and ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Annona nutans
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Annona nutans, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized 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, known scientifically as Annona nutans, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called the nodding custard apple, while in Hindi, it is known as kanchan custard apple. Its local identity is further reflected in other languages, such as being called kanchana in Bengali and kanchan custard apple in Odia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species can be found distributed across both the West-Central and Southeast regions. Moving toward the southern reaches of the continent, it inhabits the Northeast and Northwest territories of Argentina. This broad distribution highlights the plant's ability to adapt to various ecological zones throughout the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Annona nutans has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |