Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
hispidus
ID:
550449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & Hutch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 149 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549781



Common Names

  • Artabotrys hispidus
  • Hispid Artabotrys
  • Hispid-Leaf Artabotrys


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Description

Artabotrys hispidus (also called 'Hairy 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 hispidus is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artabotrys hispidus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys hispidus 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 hispidus

Artabotrys hispidus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Artabotrys hispidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys hispidus?

Artabotrys hispidus

What is the common name of Artabotrys hispidus?

Hairy Ylang-Ylang

What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys hispidus?

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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72398-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.