Status:
valid
Authors:
Ast
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine , Suppl. 1: 85 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549728
Common Names
- Artabotrys aereus
- Aereus Artabotrys
- Artabotrys Orchid
Description
Artabotrys aereus (also called 'Golden-flowered Artabotrys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil and Paraguay. It has a shrubby habit, up to 2 m tall, with large, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist areas, in open fields and in the margins of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Artabotrys aereus has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for animals, and in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artabotrys aereus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed of Artabotrys aereus is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings of Artabotrys aereus are small, with two to three leaves per plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artabotrys aereus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Artabotrys aereus
Artabotrys aereus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Artabotrys aereus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artabotrys aereus?
Artabotrys aereus
What is the family of Artabotrys aereus?
Annonaceae
What is the habitat of Artabotrys aereus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
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,