Annona nutans

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Annona spinescens var. nutans
• Annona nanofruticosa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Annona nutans is characterized by its presence within the Cerrado biome, where it adapts to the specific environmental conditions of this tropical savanna ecosystem. It occupies a broad altitudinal gradient, distributed across a diverse range of landscapes starting from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL. This wide elevational range suggests a high degree of ecological plasticity, allowing the species to thrive in both lowland plains and higher-altitude terrains within its native habitat.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Cerrado

Life history

The life history of Annona nutans is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a stable presence in its ecosystem. Structurally, the species is classified as a phanerophyte, a life form in which the perennating buds are borne on aerial shoots well above the ground, contributing to its woody and robust growth habit. This phanerophytic nature, categorized under both life form classifications of phanerophyte, ensures that the plant's vital regenerative structures are elevated and protected, facilitating its long-term survival and continuous development within its natural habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Annona nutans is characterized by its stature as a woody tree or shrub, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 4 meters. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a strictly terrestrial growth habit rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic. The plant possesses a self-supporting structure, lacking the climbing characteristics of vines, lianas, or obligate/facultative climbers. Its physical composition is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary structural integrity for its upright growth form.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Annona nutans has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.

Flavonoid

1. Genetics and molecular research : GMR

Preparations

Annona nutans has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include teas.

Teas

1. Genetics and molecular research : GMR