Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
coccineus
ID:
550416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 149 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549748

Common Names

  • Artabotrys coccineus
  • Coccineus Artabotrys
  • Artabotrys Orchid

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Description

Artabotrys coccineus (also called 'Scarlet-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, scarlet flowers. It grows in moist areas, in open fields and in the margins of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys coccineus 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 coccineus is a small, red or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys coccineus 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 coccineus

Artabotrys coccineus can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Artabotrys coccineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys coccineus?

Artabotrys coccineus

What is the common name of Artabotrys coccineus?

Scarlet Climber

What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys coccineus?

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,

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