Annona sylvatica
Annona sylvatica, commonly known as the wild custard apple, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Annona sylvatica
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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.
| 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 sylvatica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese (vi), Portuguese (pt), and Polish (pl), it is identified by the name Rollinia sylvatica. Additionally, in Chinese (zh and zh-hans), it is commonly called 森林番荔枝.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Rollinia sylvatica | Wikidata |
| pt | Rollinia sylvatica | Wikidata |
| pl | Rollinia sylvatica | Wikidata |
| zh | 森林番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 森林番荔枝 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 森林番荔枝 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona sylvatica, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions, leveraging their specific phytochemical properties to treat different ailments. In many herbal traditions, the leaf extracts are valued for their potential therapeutic benefits, making them a crucial part of the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona sylvatica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetogenins, almunequin, flavonoids, luteolin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetogenins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| almunequin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona sylvatica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |