Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
zeylanicus
ID:
550555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 128 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549887



Common Names

  • Artabotrys Zeylanicus
  • Ceylon Foxglove
  • Ceylon Artabotrys


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Description

Artabotrys zeylanicus (also called Ceylon Jasmine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a woody climber with fragrant white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in lowland forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys zeylanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treatment of fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artabotrys zeylanicus var. kottavasalianus J.Mathew & K.V.George
Artabotrys zeylanicus var. zeylanicus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artabotrys zeylanicus is a small, yellowish-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 zeylanicus is a climber that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright spot. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Artabotrys zeylanicus

Artabotrys zeylanicus is native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Artabotrys zeylanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys zeylanicus?

Artabotrys zeylanicus

What is the family of Artabotrys zeylanicus?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Artabotrys zeylanicus?

Ceylon Annonaceae

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72488-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.