Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
spinosus
ID:
550528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 9 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549860

Common Names

  • Artabotrys Spinosus
  • Spiny Artabotrys
  • Hairy Artabotrys

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Description

Artabotrys spinosus (also called Spiny Ylang-Ylang, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a woody climber with fragrant flowers and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artabotrys spinosus is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It can also be used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artabotrys spinosus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys spinosus 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 spinosus

Artabotrys spinosus is native to tropical Asia.

Artabotrys spinosus FAQ

What is the common name of Artabotrys spinosus?

African Wild Passion Fruit

What are the uses of Artabotrys spinosus?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

What is the growth habit of Artabotrys spinosus?

It is a climbing shrub with long, slender stems.

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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