Annonaceae - Science topic

Nine samples of Xylopia rubescens Oliv. (Annonaceae) trunk bark oil have been analyzed by combination of GC(RI) and 13C NMR. The contents of the major components varied substantially from sample to sample: (8Z,11Z,14Z)-heptadeca-8,11-14-trien-2-one (14.7-33.0%), furanoguaia-1,4-diene (0-36.8%) and b-pinene (0.9-29.0%). The content of a few componen...

Botanical pesticides obtained naturally from plant-based compounds are found to be an effective alternative to conventional pesticides. Annona squamosa Linn. (Custard apple) is a potential medicinal plant (Family: Annonaceae) with diversified medicinal and pesticidal use, cultivated in all tropical and subtropical countries including India. Apart f...

We report on a year-long study of the diet of a group of the Critically Endangered (CR) Plecturocebus caquetensis living in a 23-ha forest fragment, once part of an extensive, closed-canopy, lowland rainforest. We observed the group for 550 hours during the study. We recorded and identified all items eaten and the time invested in all behaviors by...

Fossil fruits formerly described as cashews from the Oligocene of Peru are reinvestigated based on the original specimens and newly collected materials. The recovery of an outer spiny layer, preserved in the sedimentary molds surrounding the locule casts, indicates that these disseminules do not represent Anacardium. Imagery from nano-CT scans of t...

Ambrosia beetles in the Euwallacea nr. fornicatus complex (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) vector Fusarium spp. fungi pathogenic to susceptible hosts, including avocado, Persea americana Mill., (Lauraceae). Previous survey traps in Florida avocado groves indicated significant beetle populations in several groves with minimal observed beetle activity, su...

This study aimed to quantify the class III peroxidase activity in young plants of different species belonging to Annonaceae botany family, with high potential as a rootstock, for early detection of graft compatible atemoya (Annona x atemoya Mabb.). The experimental design was randomized block, that evaluated the species araticum-de-terra-fria (Anno...

Dunal) A. Rich, (herein called XYA), family Annonaceae, commonly known as “Guinea pepper”, “Ethiopian pepper” or “Negro pepper”, are widely used in traditional African medicines to treat a wide array of diseases including malaria, fungal infections, rheumatism, arthritis, etc. Scientific investigations have ascribed the following activities to the...

The chemical composition and the phytotoxicity potential of the essential oil from leaves of Unonopsis guatterioides (A.DC.) R.E.Fr. (Annonaceae) was investigated. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analyses revealed 16 constituents representing 99.50% of the total essential oil, composed mainly of sesquiterpenes. α-copaene, bicyclogermacrene and...

Recent molecular and morphological studies have clarified generic circumscriptions in Annonaceae tribe Miliuseae and resulted in the segregation of disparate elements from the previously highly polyphyletic genus Polyalthia s.l. Several names in Polyalthia nevertheless remain unresolved, awaiting assignment to specific genera, including Polyalthia...

The present study was to evaluate the phytochemical compound from six different solvent of dried leaves and stem of Miliusa tomentosa belongs to family Annonaceae. Qualitative preliminary phytochemical analysis of this plant contains carbohydrate, protein, cardiac glycoside, glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, anthraquinones, tan...

Artabotrys scortechinii King was recently discovered as a new record for the native flora of Singapore. This poorly known species has been confused with Artabotrys maingayi Hook.f. & Thomson and its fruits and seeds have not been previously described. This paper presents an augmented description, including its fruit morphology and diagnostic floral...

A new tetrahydroxanthene-1,3(2H)-dione derivative (1) was isolated from the leaves of Uvaria cordata collected in Viet Nam. Its structure was elucidated to be a mixture of four tautomers (1a–1d) by a combination of extensive spectroscopic analyses and the theoretical calculation of Gibbs free energies. Compound 1 exhibited moderate cytotoxicity aga...

The identity of an enigmatic species Huberantha floribunda (Annonaceae) is reassessed using molecular phylogenetic analyses of up to seven combined plastid markers (matK, ndhF, rbcL, ycf1 exons; trnL intron; trnL-trnF, psbA-trnH intergenic spacers), constituting up to ca. 7 kbp. Huberantha floribunda does not fall into Huberantha clade, but is retr...

Pseuduvaria macrophylla (Family: Annonaceae) is commonly used as medicinal plant in Malaysia. A recent study with the Pseuduvaria species showed antioxidant and antidiabetic effects. This study aimed to ascertain antidiabetic potential of methanolic extract of Pseuduvaria macrophylla bark (PM) using streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic rat...

Infectious diseases caused by bacteria constitute the main cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world and mainly in developing countries. In this work, the influence of fractioning and the mode of action of stem barks methanol extract of Enantia chlorantha were investigated. The aim was to optimize the antibacterial activity of the metha...

p>Plant diversity inventory in the Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary of Bangladesh has been made through qualitative survey and their status of occurrence assessed for taking proper conservation management. The inventory has recognized 89 dicot (Magnoliopsida) families represented in this wildlife sanctuary by 305 genera and 478 species with in an area...

Background: Palikur Amerindians live in the eastern part of French Guiana which is undergoing deep-seated changes due to the geographical and economic opening of the region. So far, Palikur's traditional ecological knowledge is poorly documented, apart from medicinal plants. The aim of this study was to document ethnobotanical practices related to...

A revision of the 45 species of the pantropical genus Xylopia in Tropical Africa includes descriptions of six new species and a new section of the genus. The fruits and seeds of Xylopia show specializations that promote vertebrate dispersal, primarily by hornbills and monkeys. Over half of the African species have an Area of Occupancy (AOO) less th...

Objectives Monanthotaxis caffra (Sond.) Verdc. (Annonaceae) has been reported to possess antitumoural properties. Preliminary screening showed that the crude methanolic leaf extract had strong antimutagenic effects against aflatoxin B1‐induced mutagenicity. The aim of this study was to isolate and evaluate the antimutagenic properties of the active...

Annonaceae species of Purwodadi Botanic Garden collections from East Java encountered problems in species identification based on morphological characters. In addition, the unavailability of molecular data to support identification based on morphological characters hinders accurate identification of species. The aim of this research is to discern p...

Twelve known compounds, including eight alkaloids, three lignans and one gossypol derivative, were isolated from the branches of Polyalthia rumphii (Blume ex Hensch.) Merr., Annonaceae. The chemical structures were determined by spectroscopic methods and comparison with literature data. All the isolates were evaluated the cytotoxicity against three...

Background: Artabotrys hexapetalus [(L.F) Bhandari] a medicinal plant is commonly known as 'Hari Champa' and its roots and fruits are used for treating malaria and scrofula, respectively. Objective: The aim of this work was to develop a sensitive, fast and reproducible high-performance thin-layer chromatographic (HPTLC) method for simultaneous a...

Se registran 18 novedades para la flora vascular de Colombia a partir de ejemplares recolectados en la región de la Orinoquia. Los nuevos registros corresponden a: Duguetia riberensis Aristeg. ex Maas & Boon, Trigynaea duckei (R. E. Fr.) R. E. Fr. (Annonaceae); Tassadia medinae (Morillo) Morillo (Apocynaceae); Jaracanda orinocensis Sandw. (Bignonia...

Aims: To provide knowledge on phytochemistry and bioactivity of Annona reticulata. Study design: Multidisciplinary advanced bibliographic surveys, utilization of ChemBioDraw software package and dissemination of the resulted knowledge. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa and Department of Environmental Science,...

Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectroscopy is a technique used for the identification of the interaction between an IR radiation and a sample. Present study revealed the functional groups from the ethyl acetate leaf and stem bark extract of Artabotrys zeylanicus and A. sahyadricus by using the techniques such as Fourier Transformation Infrared Sp...

Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Hemiptera, Pseudococcidae), a species of economic interest, especially for fruit plants, is expanding on the South American continent. Information about the population dynamics of this pest associated with control by natural enemies and cultural practices is fundamental for its management. Our objective was to study the po...

The Annonaceae is a large family of trees, shrubs and climbers consisting of about 109 genera and 2440 species. This family has important economic value for fresh fruit, cosmetics and perfumes, timber, traditional medicines, processed foods and beverages, insecticides, and ornamental plants. It also has an important role in forest ecosystems and in...

This work describes a new ent-kaurene diterpene glucoside, 7β-O-β-D-glucopyranoside-ent-kaur-16-ene, from the leaves of Xylopia excellens R.E.Fr. (Annonaceae). The compound showed high in vitro antileishmanial activity (IC50 of 15.23 ± 0.64 µg/mL) towards promastigote forms of Leishmania amazonensis, and low cytotoxicity against J774A1 cells (SI of...

This paper is a guide to native and naturalized primitive angiosperms of northern Alabama occurring in the Appalachian Highlands and Interior Plains physiographic regions. The families included in this treatment are Cabombaceae, Nymphaeaceae, Illiciaceae, Schisandraceae, Saururaceae, Aristolochiaceae, Magnoliaceae, Annonaceae, Calycanthaceae, and L...

Cleistochlamys kirkii (Benth) Oliv. (Annonaceae) is a medicinal plant traditionally used in Mozambique to treat infectious diseases. The aim of this study was to find resistance modifiers in C. kirkii for Gram-positive and Gram-negative model bacterial strains. One of the most important resistance mechanisms in bacteria is the efflux pump-related m...

The Dasymaschalon alliance within the early divergent angiosperm family Annonaceae comprises c. 180 species in four genera (Dasymaschalon, Desmos, Friesodielsia, and Monanthotaxis). The alliance offers an excellent opportunity for investigating perianth evolution and functional adaptations because of the presence of different numbers of petal whorl...

Two new alkaloids, (−)-goniolanceolactam (1) and 2-acetyl-3-amino-1,4-naphthoquinone (2), along with two known naphthoquinone alkaloids, 2-acetyl-3-amino-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (3) and cleistopholine (4) were isolated from the cytotoxic, dichloromethane root extract of Goniothalamus lanceolatus (Annonaceae). The structures were elucidated by...

Two new species of Artabotrys are described from Thailand. Artabotrys tanaosriensis J.Chen, Chalermglin & R.M.K.Saunders, sp. nov., is similar to A. oblanceolatus Craib but differs in its symmetrical, cuneate or decurrent leaf base, externally distinct outer petal blades and claws, deltoid and undulate outer petal blades, rhomboid and undulate inne...

p> The lace bug, Corythucha gossypii (Fabricius) is a serious pest affecting over 24 wild and commercially important plant species of the families Annonaceae, Passiflorcae, Caricaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Solanaceae. Thus far, commercial insecticides, such as 0.1% Dimethoate and 0.1% Imidacloprid have shown effectiveness against this insect, but no...

The plant fossil records from the Siwalik Group of Arunachal Pradesh, India are far from satisfactory due to remoteness and dense vegetation of the area. We report seven fossil woods of which three belong to the Middle Siwalik (Subansiri Formation), while the rest are from the Upper Siwalik (Kimin Formation). The modern analogues of the fossils fro...

Much of the immense present day biological diversity of Neotropical rainforests originated from the Miocene onwards, a period of geological and ecological upheaval in South America. We assess the impact of the Andean orogeny, drainage of Lake Pebas and closure of the Panama isthmus on two clades of tropical trees (Cremastosperma, ca 31 spp.; and Mo...

Trivalvaria rubra andTrivalvaria casseabriae, two new species of Annonaceae from Putao, Kachin State, Myanmar, are here described and illustrated. They are morphologically similar toT. costataandT. macrophylla. The major differences between them are outlined and discussed. A diagnostic key to the species ofTrivalvariais provided.

Sementes de Annona crassiflora apresentam dormência morofofisiológica, e estudos de mecanismos que permitam a sua germinação, garantirão a sobrevivência da espécie. Objetivou-se verificar ação do ácido giberélico (AG3) em distintos períodos de imersão na quebra de dormência das sementes. O experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casu...

Two new species of Annonaceae, Monoon namkadingense and Neo-uvaria laosensis, from Nam Kading National Protected Area, Bolikhamxay Province, Central Laos, are described and illustrated. DNA barcodes of rbcL and matK, vernacular name and primary conservation assessment are also provided. Both species are considered to be endemic to this area and cat...

The feeding of pollinating dynastid-scarab beetles on nutritious tissue of Annonaceae flowers results in macroscopically visible gnawing marks on petals. In the present paper, we present and discuss examples of such gnawing marks on Annonaceae from the Cerrado and the Amazon Forest in Brazil. The localization of gnawing marks on the petals and the...

Three fungi associated with living leaves of plants are new records for Panama: Annellophora phoenicis causing leaf spots of Cocos nucifera (Arecaceae), Cercospora corniculatae (C. apii s. lat.) on living leaves of Oxalis barrelieri (Oxalidaceae) with and without discoloration, and Sclerotium coffeicola on zonate leaf spots of Annona montana (Annon...

Objective:Annona muricata (soursop) leaves belong to Annonaceae family, has been used as traditional medicine in Indonesia. Several plant polyphenols, such as flavonoid quercetin and flavone (2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one) may have chemoprevention property by reducing the incidence of many types of cancer, especially in colon epithelia. This study...

Twenty-two plant species extracted with dichloromethane and 90% methanol were investigated for their genotoxicity as well as antigenotoxicity against aflatoxin B1 induced-mutagenicity using the Ames (Salmonella typhimurium strains TA98 and TA100) and Vitotox assays in the presence of S9 rat liver fraction. The results obtained from Ames assay for s...

In the present study silver nanoparticles were synthesized using the aqueous leaf extract of Artabotrys odoratissimus R.Br. as the reducing agent. The formation of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by colour change from light yellow to dark brownish red, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, FTIR, X-Ray Diffraction Method (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (S...

Aim: In order to promote African traditional pharmacopoeia, studies have been undertaken to evaluate the effects of aqueous extracts of Annona senegalensis (Annonaceae) (EAAs) and Hallea ledermannii (Rubiaceae) (EAHl) in white rats of Wistar strain. Methods: A phytochemical screening and a toxicological study according to the Organisation for Econo...

Within the Annonaceae, sugar apple (Annona squamosa) and atemoya (A. cherimola x A. squamosa hybrid) fruit have the greatest potential for commercialization in Florida. The major constraints to high productivity of these include key pests and the lack of pollinators

Comparative study on the essential oils of Curcuma longa L., Zingiber officinale Roscoe and Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich. Samuel E. Okhale1 *, Grace E. Ugbabe1 , Ezekwesiri M. Nwanosike1 and Ijeoma Okoro2 1Medicinal Plant Research and Traditional Medicine Department, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Idu Indust...

A taxonomic revision of the genus Desmopsis is presented. Within the genus Desmopsis 25 species are recognized, 9 of which are new, with one new combination. Distinguishing morphological characteristics are discussed, and a dichotomous key to all species is given. The species treatments include descriptions, full synonymy, geographical and ecologic...

Objective: Annona squamosa (AS) commonly named as custard apple, is an edible tropical fruit belonging to the family Annonaceae. It has been known for numerous medicinal effects with a deep history of traditional use. Phytochemical analysis of the extract showed the existence of significant to reasonable amounts of phytoconstituents viz; steroids,...

An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in Ijebu-North Local Government Area of Ogun State to document the plant species used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia within the area. According to modern ethnobotanical practices, structurally designed questionnaires were administered to those with knowledge about these medicinal plants, an...

Annona muricata, a member of the Annonaceae family is a fruit tree with a long history of traditional and medicinal use. A. muricata, also known as Soursop, Graviola and Guanabana is an evergreen tree mostly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Its fruits used to prepare ice creams, shakes, syrups and beverages. Information...

Xylopia aethiopica is important crop that has medicinal and economic values and commonly utilized traditionally in the treatment of several ailments. Thus, research carried out to investigate the physical and mechanical properties of xylopia aethiopica, namely length, width, thickness, mean diameters, sphericity, surface area, volume, true and bulk...

A taxonomic revision of the genus Sapranthus is presented. Within the genus Sapranthus 8 species are recognized, 2 of which are new. Distinguishing morphological characteristics are discussed, and a dichotomous key to all species is given. The species treatments include descriptions, full synonymy, geographical and ecological notes, vernacular name...

Annona muricata L. "soursop" (Annonaceae), a fruit used for feeding in Ancient Peru, is described and illustrated in detail. Annona muricata is found in the western slopes of Peru at 7o59’54.2"-8º 03’02.3" S, 78o40’09.1-79º51’09.6" W and between 0-600 m of altitude. We were interested in the common knowledge of "soursop" in the population of the No...

Annona muricata, a member of the Annonaceae family is a fruit tree with a long history of traditional and medicinal use. A. muricata, also known as Soursop, Graviola and Guanabana is an evergreen tree mostly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Its fruits used to prepare ice creams, shakes, syrups and beverages. Information...

In the present investigation a plant Annona reticulata L. Seed belonging to Annonaceae family was taken and sequential extraction was carried out using soxhlet apparatus and concentrated using rota vapour. The preliminary screening studies (MTT assay) carried out using K 562 showed that petroleum ether extract was found to be most active. Further c...

Background: Several species of the Annonaceae family are used in Mexico as a treatment for the diabetes mellitus, some species like Annona cherimola, Annona reticulata, Annona squamosa and others have phytochemical studies that demonstrate the antidiabetic activity but theres no studies on Annona diversifolia, in this sense, the aim of this study w...

La présente étude réalisée dans la préfecture de Doufelgou est une contribution à la valorisation des pratiques de la médecine traditionnelle au Togo. Des entretiens semi-structurés sont réalisés sur un échantillon de la population locale bénéficiaire des traitements et des tradithérapeutes praticiens responsables des ménages/familles. L'étude vise...

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of three solvent extractors (water, ethanol and hexane) of grounded seeds of soursop, Annona muricata L. (Annonaceae), in the mortality, biology and oviposition of Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). The results showed that the LC50 and LC99 were 0.0133 and 0.084%, 0.025% and 0.196%, 2.33 and...

Morphotaxonomical study on the plant fossils (leaf and fruit impressions) collected from Lower Siwalik sediments of Tanakpur area, Uttarakhand revealed the occurrence of 57 species of 25 angiospermous families. Of these, 39 species have been recorded new to the fossil flora of Himalayan foot hills and remaining 18 species are reported already from...

Wehea forest is a highland of tropical rain forest on East Kutai Regency in East Kalimantan. The community especially Wehea ethnic in Nehas Liah Bing Village is well known for their traditional wisdom in utilizing the forest resources. Wehea Forest Area is a cluster of Maput and Pendreh land systems, and both land systems are irregular hilly region...

Floristic inventory and diversity assessments are necessary to understand the present diversity status and conservation of forest biodiversity. Studying the variation height-diameter woody provides insight into the general characteristics of the trees diversity pattern. This study mainly focuses on aimed to assess the effectiveness of trees diversi...

An ethnomedical survey was carried out to document medicinal plants used in the treatment of ailments by indigenous people in Nyiev and Mbawa Districts, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. Copies of 64 semi-structured questionnaires were used for collecting information from the rural dwellers and traditional medical practitioners selected f...

Floral anatomy of the monotypic Gabonese genus Pseudartabotrys Pellegrin was studied, in order to get a better understanding of the origin of pseudosyncarpy and its morphological context. Receptacle vasculature is moderately advanced with a partial perianth cortical vascular system, however much less developed than that of Annona L. Anther histolog...

This article described and analyzed the tree and shrub species composition of homegardens in a rural community in Eastern Amazon, Brazil. Data were collected from 30 homegardens stratified into two groups of 15: homegardens of northeastern and homegardens of peasants from South Brazil, based on floristic surveys of 100% of the tree and shrub compon...

Procreation has been and continues to be today the fundamental reason for marriage in Africa since immemorial time. Infertility of the couple is seen as a fatality that it seeks to fight at all costs for a good part of his life. To know the recipes used in Benin to treat female infertility, a survey was undertaken towards the traditional healers an...

Peru is a megadiverse country with native species of all kinds, including dye plants, which have been used for hundreds of years by the local population. Despite the fact that many of these natural dyes are of a superior quality compared to synthetic ones and do not have the harmful effects that the latter may cause to human health, due to the lack...

El objetivo de este trabajo fue contribuir al conocimiento de la diversidad de moscas de las frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) y de sus enemigos naturales en el departamento de Nariño. Se colectaron 14.005 frutos correspondientes a 16 especies de plantas hospederas, pertenecientes a 10 familias botánicas (Rubiaceae, Rosaceae, Myrtaceae, Fabaceae, Anaca...

World over the traditional knowledge has always formed the foundation for development of modern medicines as a result of scientific follow up of the traditional knowledge. Andaman archipelago represents one of the greatest emporia of ethno botanical wealth in India where aboriginal native tribes of ancient culture remain in their virginity and poss...

Detailed examination of specimens collected from limestone outcrops in Peninsular Malaysia and previously included in Polyalthia brunneifolia shows that they do not belong in this species. Three new species are described to accommodate these collections: Polyalthia chinii I.M.Turner & Utteridge from Bukit Serdam, Raub, Pahang; P. guabatuensis I.M.T...

Mount Seblat, as part a of Kerinci Seblat National Park (KSNP), is a pristine and natural mountain, particularly from disturbances and destructions by human activities. Nevertheless, the richness of biological resources especially plant diversity.in this area has not been more explored. The purpose of this study was to conduct an inventory of plant...

Annona glabra L. is a semi-deciduous tree that contains several active substances, including secondary metabolites, with antifungal activity. Phytopathogenic strains of the genus Pythium cause billion dollar losses all over the world on natural and crop species. Searching for eco-friendly algaecides and fungicides, we analyzed the effects of aceton...

Globally, the Cerrado is the most diverse savanna in terms of plant species, as well as one of the most threatened as the result of human impact; it is therefore considered a priority area for conservation. Some areas of the Cerrado have still not been subject to botanical collections and detailed studies, the Jalapão region being one of these. We...

Four new compounds, (+)- and (−)-ecarlottone (1), (±)-fislatifolione (5), (±)-isofislatifolione (6), and (±)-fislatifolic acid (7), and the known desmethoxyyangonin (2), didymocarpin-A (3), and dehydrodidymocarpin-A (4) were isolated from the stem bark of Fissistigma latifolium, by means of bioassay-guided purification using an in vitro affinity di...

Annona muricata L (AML) is a member of Annonaceae with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. A randomized double blind placebo controlled pre post-trial on twenty colorectal cancer patients who had undergone primary tumor resection were conducted in two groups, each group was supplemented with A. muricata leaves extract, and mal...

Incompatibility reactions of grafted plants are triggered at the moment of grafting and/or at the early stages of re-establishment vascular connections plants; moreover, incompatibility may occur after years in orchard. The objective of this study was to evaluate the gas exchange, growth and ion concentrations on early stage after grafting to atemo...

The protection and preservation of cowpea and rice in storage should be encouraged and sustained because they are important common articles of diet in many parts of the world. The focus of this study is to evaluate the insecticidal potentials of X. aethiopica (negropepper) as protectant of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and rice (Oryza sativum) against...

Dans cette thèse, 3 espèces de plantes appartenant à 3 familles ont été investiguées d'un point de vue phytochimique et pharmacologique. Il s'agit d'Argania spinosa (Sapotacéées), un arbre endémique du Maroc, et d'Anisophyllea dichostyla (Rizophoraceae) et d'Annona cuneata (Annonaceae) rencontrées au Congo. L'isolement de tous ces composés a été ef...