Annona purpurea
Annona purpurea, commonly known as the purple custard apple, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree native to the Americas. Valued for its vibrant, dark-skinned fruit, it offers a sweet, creamy pulp. Beyond its culinary appeal, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance, with various parts utilized in traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Annona purpurea
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and falls under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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, Annona purpurea, is known by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Dutch, it is referred to as Soncoya, while in Komi (koi), Komi-Permyak (kv), Lbe (lbe), and Mari (mrj), it is consistently called Сонкойя.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Soncoya | Wikidata |
| koi | Сонкойя | Wikidata |
| kv | Сонкойя | Wikidata |
| lbe | Сонкойя | Wikidata |
| mrj | Сонкойя | Wikidata |
| ru | Сонкойя | Wikidata |
| udm | Сонкойя | Wikidata |
| bg | лилава анона | Wikidata |
| pl | Flaszowiec purpurowy | Wikidata |
| fa | آنونا ارغوانی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Mexico. It can be found spanning from the central areas to the coastal stretches of the Mexico Gulf. Additionally, its presence extends into the Mexico Southwest and the Mexico Southeast territories. Beyond the borders of Mexico, the species is also documented within the Central American nation of Belize. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona purpurea, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The large, fleshy leaves are often the primary part used, frequently prepared as infusions or poultices to treat skin ailments or inflammatory conditions. The stems serve as the structural foundation of the plant and can be utilized in decoctions to address digestive issues. Additionally, the seeds contain specific bioactive compounds that are studied for their potential therapeutic properties, though they must be handled with care due to their potency.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona purpurea has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-predicentrine, (-)-glaucine, N-methylasimilobine, N-methyllaurotetanine, adenine.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-predicentrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-glaucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-methylasimilobine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-methyllaurotetanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrolirinidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glaziovine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin-3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona purpurea has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |