Remarks on the Presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms (Annonaceae) in Cuba
Context: The presence of Annonaceae plants in the Hotel Guantanamo (Guantanamo), which do not belong to any of the species of this family recorded in the preliminary inventory of Cuban vascular plants encouraged researchers to study their identity, origin, and properties. Aim: To unveil the iden...
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| author | Mario Chibás Creagh Isidro E. Méndez Santos Roeris González Sivilla Yadis Ramón Hope |
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Context: The presence of Annonaceae plants in the Hotel Guantanamo (Guantanamo), which do not belong to any of the species of this family recorded in the preliminary inventory of Cuban vascular plants encouraged researchers to study their identity, origin, and properties.
Aim: To unveil the identity of the species, through a detailed study of its presence and record in Cuba, provide an analytical key to contrast it from the other akin taxa, and compile associated elements with the main properties that characterize it, including its practical use.
Methods: Botanical methods were used in the study, such as working with collections, comparison of descriptions, and keys in specific catalogs, along with the scientific description and illustration. The adjacent population was surveyed to establish the use given to the plant.
Results: The presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms in Cuba was confirmed. The taxon was described and illustrated, and an analytical key was established to contrast the species from the other representatives of this genus in Cuba. A few remarks were made on the usefulness of the plant for gardening and medicine.
Conclusions: C. odorata must be included in the catalogs and specialized papers on the Cuban flora. Its usefulness for gardening and traditional medicine, and its antiviral, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties must be taken into account by the Cuban economic botany.
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| spelling | doaj.art-1b556fd5b2c14d2191c4e89d5868e5f42023-11-14T14:20:43ZengUniversidad de Camagüey Ignacio Agramonte LoynazAgrisost1025-02472021-12-0127310.5281/zenodo.7916080Remarks on the Presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms (Annonaceae) in CubaMario Chibás Creagh0Isidro E. Méndez Santos1Roeris González Sivilla2Yadis Ramón Hope3The Raúl Gómez García Campus, The University of Guantanamo, Department of Biology, Guantánamo, Cuba.The Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camaguey, Center for Environmental Management Studies, Camagüey, Cuba.The Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camaguey, Department of Education-Biology, Camagüey, Cuba.The Raúl Gómez García Campus, The University of Guantanamo, Department of Biology, Guantánamo, Cuba. Context: The presence of Annonaceae plants in the Hotel Guantanamo (Guantanamo), which do not belong to any of the species of this family recorded in the preliminary inventory of Cuban vascular plants encouraged researchers to study their identity, origin, and properties. Aim: To unveil the identity of the species, through a detailed study of its presence and record in Cuba, provide an analytical key to contrast it from the other akin taxa, and compile associated elements with the main properties that characterize it, including its practical use. Methods: Botanical methods were used in the study, such as working with collections, comparison of descriptions, and keys in specific catalogs, along with the scientific description and illustration. The adjacent population was surveyed to establish the use given to the plant. Results: The presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms in Cuba was confirmed. The taxon was described and illustrated, and an analytical key was established to contrast the species from the other representatives of this genus in Cuba. A few remarks were made on the usefulness of the plant for gardening and medicine. Conclusions: C. odorata must be included in the catalogs and specialized papers on the Cuban flora. Its usefulness for gardening and traditional medicine, and its antiviral, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties must be taken into account by the Cuban economic botany. https://sustagri.reduc.edu.cu/index.php/agrisost/article/view/27 |
| spellingShingle | Mario Chibás Creagh Isidro E. Méndez Santos Roeris González Sivilla Yadis Ramón Hope Remarks on the Presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms (Annonaceae) in Cuba Agrisost |
| title | Remarks on the Presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms (Annonaceae) in Cuba |
| title_full | Remarks on the Presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms (Annonaceae) in Cuba |
| title_fullStr | Remarks on the Presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms (Annonaceae) in Cuba |
| title_full_unstemmed | Remarks on the Presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms (Annonaceae) in Cuba |
| title_short | Remarks on the Presence of Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. F. & Thoms (Annonaceae) in Cuba |
| title_sort | remarks on the presence of cananga odorata lam hook f thoms annonaceae in cuba |
| url | https://sustagri.reduc.edu.cu/index.php/agrisost/article/view/27 |
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