Status:
valid
Authors:
Backer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 12: 37 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549889
Common Names
- Artanema Bantamense
- Bantam Artanema
- Bantam Artanema
Description
Artanema bantamense (also called Bantam Artanema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a woody climber with fragrant white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Artanema bantamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treatment of fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artanema bantamense is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artanema bantamense is a perennial herb 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 Artanema bantamense
Artanema bantamense is native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Artanema bantamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artanema bantamense?
Artanema bantamense
What is the family of Artanema bantamense?
Annonaceae
What is the common name of Artanema bantamense?
Bantam Artanema
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense,
Artanema fimbriatum,
Artanema longifolium,
Bampsia lawalreana,
Bampsia symoensiana,
Bonnaya antipoda,
Bonnaya ciliata,
Bonnaya multiflora,
Bonnaya oppositifolia,
Bonnaya ruellioides,
Bonnaya tenuifolia,
Bonnaya veronicifolia,
Bonnaya cephalantha,
Bonnaya succosa,
Bonnaya zanzibarica,
Bonnaya sanpabloensis,
Bonnaya cowiei,
Bonnaya aculeata,
Bonnaya milindii,
Bonnaya gracilis,
Bonnaya peduncularis,
Craterostigma alatum,
Craterostigma hirsutum,
Craterostigma lanceolatum,
Craterostigma lindernioides,
Craterostigma longicarpum,
Craterostigma plantagineum,
Craterostigma pumilum,
Craterostigma purpureum,
Craterostigma smithii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma abyssinicum,
Craterostigma angolense,
Craterostigma engleri,
Craterostigma gossweileri,
Craterostigma kigomense,
Craterostigma newtonii,
Craterostigma niamniamense,
Craterostigma nummulariifolium,
Craterostigma stuhlmannii,
Craterostigma sudanicum,
Craterostigma syncerus,
Craterostigma tanzanicum,
Craterostigma yaundense,
Craterostigma sessiliflorum,
Craterostigma pusillum,
Craterostigma loitense,
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799412-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].