Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 4: 261 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549847
Common Names
- Rhynchocarpus Artabotrys
- Artabotrys Rhynchocarpus
- Rhynchocarpus Climbing Yams
Description
Artabotrys rhynchocarpus (also called Rhynchocarpus Artabotrys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small shrub or tree, up to 10 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar, and grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Artabotrys rhynchocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artabotrys rhynchocarpus is white or yellowish-white, and has a bell-shaped calyx. The seed is small, and the seedlings are slender and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artabotrys rhynchocarpus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Artabotrys rhynchocarpus
Artabotrys rhynchocarpus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Artabotrys rhynchocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artabotrys rhynchocarpus?
Artabotrys rhynchocarpus
What is the common name of Artabotrys rhynchocarpus?
Rhynchocarpus Flower
What is the natural habitat of Artabotrys rhynchocarpus?
Tropical 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,