Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
lowianus
ID:
550468

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 61: 34 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549800

Common Names

  • Lowianus Artabotrys
  • Artabotrys Lowianus
  • Artabotrys luteus

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Description

Artabotrys lowianus (also called 'Climbing Ylang-Ylang' and 'Fragrant Rice Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys lowianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artabotrys lowianus is white or yellowish-white, and has a bell-shaped calyx. The seed is small, and the seedlings are slender and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys lowianus is a tropical plant that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Artabotrys lowianus

Artabotrys lowianus can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Artabotrys lowianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys lowianus?

Artabotrys lowianus

What is the common name of Artabotrys lowianus?

Low's Climber

What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys lowianus?

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,

References

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72412-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.