Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
oliganthus
ID:
550493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 6: 73 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549825



Common Names

  • Oliganthus Artabotrys
  • Artabotrys Oliganthus
  • Oliganthus Climbing Yams


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Synonyms

  • Artabotrys rubicundus A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Artabotrys oliganthus (also called 'Few-flowered 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 oliganthus 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 flowers of Artabotrys oliganthus are small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys oliganthus can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Artabotrys oliganthus

Artabotrys oliganthus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Artabotrys oliganthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys oliganthus?

Artabotrys oliganthus

What is the common name of Artabotrys oliganthus?

No common name

Where is Artabotrys oliganthus found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72435-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.