Annona
Anona
Annona, commonly known as custard apple or soursop, is a versatile genus of flowering plants celebrated in traditional medicine. Rich in bioactive compounds like acetogenins, these tropical fruits offer potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. They are widely studied for their potential therapeutic benefits in supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Annona
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Finally, 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, known scientifically as Annona, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is called 番荔枝属 (zh-hans) and 番荔枝属 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is written as 番荔枝屬 (zh-hant). Regional variations include the usage of 番荔枝屬 in Hong Kong (zh-hk) and 番荔枝属 in Singapore (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 番荔枝属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 番荔枝屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 番荔枝屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 番荔枝属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 番荔枝属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 番荔枝屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Flaszowiec | Wikidata |
| qu | Anunas | Wikidata |
| udm | Аннона | Wikidata |
| he | אנונה | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence can be documented specifically within Spain. Its range extends to the Macaronesia region, including the islands of Cape Verde. Furthermore, the species is found throughout West Tropical Africa in countries such as Benin and Burkina. Finally, its distribution continues through West Tropical Africa to include the nation of Gambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Annona or custard apple, is highly valued for its medicinal properties, which are often concentrated within its fruit. The fruit is fleshy and contains numerous seeds, serving as a primary source of various bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine. Extracts derived from the fruit are frequently studied for their potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a significant component in natural healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Annona has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include palmitone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| palmitone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Annona has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Annona has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, anxiety, cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |