Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
550434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 64(Suppl.): 4 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549766

Common Names

  • Gossweileri Artabotrys
  • Gossweileri Ironwood
  • Gossweileri Ironwood Tree

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Description

Artabotrys gossweileri (also called 'Gossweiler's yam', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artabotrys gossweileri is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys gossweileri is a tropical plant native to West Africa. It is a woody climber that can reach up to 10 m in length. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Artabotrys gossweileri

Artabotrys gossweileri can be found in the tropical forests of Angola.

Artabotrys gossweileri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys gossweileri?

Artabotrys gossweileri

What is the common name of Artabotrys gossweileri?

Gossweiler's Ylang-Ylang

What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys gossweileri?

Tropical rainforests

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

Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72387-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.