Azanza lampas
Azanza lampas, commonly known as the "forest custard apple," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its nutritional value and therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammation, playing a vital role in both local diets and traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Azanza lampas
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Azanza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Azanza | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central areas as well as the Southeast. Its distribution also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, its presence is confirmed in the neighboring country of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Azanza lampas has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |