Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
blumei
ID:
550401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549733

Common Names

  • Artabotrys blumei
  • Blumei Artabotrys
  • Artabotrys Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Artabotrys blumei Benth. [unknown]

Description

Artabotrys blumei (also called 'Blume's 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, white flowers. It grows in moist areas, in open fields and in the margins of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys blumei 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 blumei is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed of Artabotrys blumei is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings of Artabotrys blumei are small, with two to three leaves per plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys blumei is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering or division.

Where to Find Artabotrys blumei

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

Artabotrys blumei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys blumei?

Artabotrys blumei

What is the common name of Artabotrys blumei?

Blume's Artabotrys

What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys blumei?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

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:72356-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.