Annonaceae
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Annonaceae
Description Annonaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes more than 130 genera and 2,200 species. The family is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with the highest diversity found in South America. It is characterized by the presence of alkaloids, acetogenins, and other bioactive compounds that have been used in traditional medicine for their antimicrobial…
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Uvaria
Description Uvaria is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The genus includes around 200 species of trees and shrubs, which are known for their large, showy flowers and edible fruits. Some species of Uvaria are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.…
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Lateristachys
Description Lateristachys is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Annonaceae. It comprises of four species of small trees or shrubs that are native to tropical regions of South America. The plants produce small, greenish-yellow flowers that are followed by fleshy, edible fruits. The fruits are often used to make jams and jellies. The genus name Lateristachys…
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Pseuduvaria
Description Pseuduvaria is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Annonaceae family. It was first described by Bân in 2001 and currently contains around 30 species that are found in Southeast Asia. The name “Pseuduvaria” is derived from the Latin word “pseudo” meaning false and the genus name “Uvaria”, in reference to its similarity to the Uvaria genus.The…
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