Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 245 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549749
Common Names
- Artabotrys collinus
- Collinus Artabotrys
- Artabotrys Orchid
Description
Artabotrys collinus (also called 'Hill Artabotrys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil and Paraguay. It has a shrubby habit, up to 2 m tall, with large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist areas, in open fields and in the margins of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Artabotrys collinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artabotrys collinus is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artabotrys collinus is a tropical plant that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils.
Where to Find Artabotrys collinus
Artabotrys collinus can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Artabotrys collinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artabotrys collinus?
Artabotrys collinus
What is the common name of Artabotrys collinus?
Climbing Ylang-Ylang
What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys collinus?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Artabotrys genus
Artabotrys carnosipetalus,
Artabotrys darainensis,
Artabotrys aereus,
Artabotrys antunesii,
Artabotrys arachnoides,
Artabotrys aurantiacus,
Artabotrys blumei,
Artabotrys brachypetalus,
Artabotrys brevipes,
Artabotrys burmanicus,
Artabotrys cagayanensis,
Artabotrys camptopetalus,
Artabotrys caudatus,
Artabotrys coccineus,
Artabotrys collinus,
Artabotrys congolensis,
Artabotrys costatus,
Artabotrys crassifolius,
Artabotrys crassipetalus,
Artabotrys cumingianus,
Artabotrys dielsianus,
Artabotrys fragrans,
Artabotrys gossweileri,
Artabotrys gracilis,
Artabotrys grandifolius,
Artabotrys hainanensis,
Artabotrys harmandii,
Artabotrys hexapetalus,
Artabotrys hienianus,
Artabotrys hildebrandtii,
Artabotrys hirtipes,
Artabotrys hispidus,
Artabotrys inodorus,
Artabotrys insignis,
Artabotrys jacques-felicis,
Artabotrys jollyanus,
Artabotrys kurzii,
Artabotrys lanuginosus,
Artabotrys lastoursvillensis,
Artabotrys letestui,
Artabotrys libericus,
Artabotrys likimensis,
Artabotrys longistigmatus,
Artabotrys lowianus,
Artabotrys luteus,
Artabotrys luxurians,
Artabotrys macrophyllus,
Artabotrys madagascariensis,
Artabotrys maingayi,
Artabotrys modestus,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,