Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
550435

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 61: 35 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549767



Common Names

  • Gracilis Artabotrys
  • Gracilis Ironwood
  • Gracilis Ironwood Tree


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Description

Artabotrys gracilis (also called 'Graceful yam', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artabotrys gracilis 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 gracilis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 m in length. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Artabotrys gracilis

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

Artabotrys gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys gracilis?

Artabotrys gracilis

What is the common name of Artabotrys gracilis?

Graceful Ylang-Ylang

What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys gracilis?

Tropical rainforests

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:72388-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.