Annona papilionella
Annona papiillonella, commonly known as the butterfly custard apple, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. This study explores its therapeutic potential, focusing on its bioactive compounds and its role in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Annona papilionella
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it falls into the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Annona, specifically as the species Annona papiilionella.
| 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 papillionella, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the butterfly custard apple, while in Spanish, it is known as guanábana de mariposa. In Portuguese, it is called guanábana de mariposa, and in French, it is referred to as annone papillon.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across both Central and South America. Within the Central American region, it can be found growing in Costa Rica and Honduras. Its presence also extends through Nicaragua and into Panamá. Moving toward Western South America, the species is documented in Bolivia. Consequently, its natural range spans multiple diverse ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona papillionella, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are often harvested for their bioactive compounds, which are believed to possess specific therapeutic properties used in folk medicine to treat different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona papilionella has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antiplasmodial, Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |