Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
550534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Javae , Anon.: 62 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549866



Common Names

  • Artabotrys Suaveolens
  • Fragrant Foxglove
  • Fragrant Artabotrys


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Description

Artabotrys suaveolens (also called Sweet-Smelling Ylang-Ylang, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a woody climber with fragrant flowers and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It can also be used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artabotrys suaveolens is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys suaveolens is a tropical evergreen climber that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10 and 11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Artabotrys suaveolens

Artabotrys suaveolens is native to tropical Asia.

Artabotrys suaveolens FAQ

What is the common name of Artabotrys suaveolens?

African Wild Passion Fruit

What are the uses of Artabotrys suaveolens?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

What is the growth habit of Artabotrys suaveolens?

It is a climbing shrub with long, slender stems.

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72472-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.