Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
venustus
ID:
550549

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 61: 32 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549881

Common Names

  • Artabotrys Venustus
  • Charming Foxglove
  • Charming Artabotrys

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Description

Artabotrys venustus (also called Handsome 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 venustus 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

The flower of Artabotrys venustus is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artabotrys venustus is a climber that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright spot. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Artabotrys venustus

Artabotrys venustus is native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Artabotrys venustus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artabotrys venustus?

Artabotrys venustus

What is the family of Artabotrys venustus?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Artabotrys venustus?

Lovely Annonaceae

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:72483-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.