Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
costatus
ID:
550421

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 61: 37 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549753



Common Names

  • Artabotrys costatus
  • Costatus Artabotrys
  • Artabotrys Orchid


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Description

Artabotrys costatus (also called 'Ribbed Artabotrys', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa and Asia. It has leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests, swamps and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys costatus 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 costatus is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys costatus 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 costatus

Artabotrys costatus can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Artabotrys costatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys costatus?

Artabotrys costatus

What is the common name of Artabotrys costatus?

Ribbed Climber

What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys costatus?

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,

References

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72374-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.