Annona sylvatica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rollinia exalbida
• Rollinia sylvatica
• Annona silvestris
• Rollinia fagifolia
• Annona exalbida
• Annona fagifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, Annona sylvatica is categorized under the genus Annona.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of Brazil. It is notably found within the West-Central portion of the country. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the diverse landscapes of the Northeast. The species is also documented throughout the Southeast region of Brazil. Finally, its natural range reaches into the southern reaches of the nation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Annona sylvatica is characterized by its presence in diverse forest ecosystems, specifically thriving within the Floresta Estacional Semidecidual and the Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial). This species exhibits a broad altitudinal distribution, occupying an elevational range that begins at sea level (0 m AMSL) and extends up to a maximum of 1000 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta Estacional Semidecidual, Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Life history

The life history of Annona sylvatica is characterized by its existence as a perennial plant, allowing it to maintain a stable presence within its ecological niche over many years. Throughout its development, the species exhibits an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and present across different seasons rather than undergoing a period of dormancy marked by leaf loss.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Annona sylvatica is characterized by a woody growth form that predominantly manifests as a tree or shrub. It is a terrestrial, non-parasitic species that functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of stature, the plant is self-supporting and does not exhibit climbing habits such as lianas or vines. Its vertical development typically reaches an average height of 7 m, though it has the capacity to attain a maximum height of up to 15 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15 m

Plant height mean:

7 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Annona sylvatica is characterized by a standard C3 photosynthetic pathway, which facilitates carbon fixation through the direct carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate by the enzyme RuBisCO during the Calvin cycle. This metabolic process is typical for many woody species in its family, allowing for efficient growth under the shaded or semi-shaded forest environments it typically inhabits. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as rhizobia, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms, and instead relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil substrate.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Annona sylvatica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Chemicals

Annona sylvatica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ACETOGENINS, Almunequin, Flavonoids, luteolin, quercetin.

ACETOGENINS

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Almunequin

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Flavonoids

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

luteolin

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

quercetin

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Conditions

Annona sylvatica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, tuberculosis.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Tuberculosis

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Preparations

Annona sylvatica has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate fraction (EAF), methanol extract.

Ethyl acetate fraction (eaf)

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Methanol extract

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine