Annona vepretorum
Annona vepretorum, commonly known as a member of the custard apple family, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments. This species offers promising therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology due to its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Annona vepretorum
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Annona vepretorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae within 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 as Annona vepretorum, is referred to by several names depending on the region; specifically, it is called Annona vepertonum in Vietnamese (vi), Annona vepertonum in Spanish (es), Annona vepertonum in Italian (it), Annona vepertonum in French (fr), and Annona vepertonum in Bulgarian (bg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
| es | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
| it | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
| fr | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
| bg | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
| pl | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
| ru | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
| nl | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
| la | Annona vepertonum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Annona vepretorum, possesses a very specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the South American continent. Specifically, this medicinal species is found native to the country of Brazil. Within the national borders, its distribution is restricted to the Northeast region of the country. Consequently, this limited area defines the primary ecological zone where the plant can be discovered in the wild.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Annona vertretorum, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its stems and leaves. The stems serve as the structural foundation of the plant, transporting essential nutrients and water throughout its system, and are often studied for their chemical constituents. Meanwhile, the leaves act as the primary site for photosynthesis and are frequently the most utilized part in traditional remedies due to their concentrated bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona vepretorum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Spathulenol, bicyclogermacrene, caryophyllene oxide, germacrene D, limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| o-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona vepretorum has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant, Antidepressant, Antiepileptic, Antinociceptive, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona vepretorum has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antiepileptic, anxiolytic, edema.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |