Artabotrys blumei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artabotrys hamatus
• Artabotrys honkongensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Artabotrys.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is distributed across several specific regions within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central area and throughout the Southeast. Additionally, it can be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is also established in Vietnam. These diverse locations highlight its specific ecological range within these territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Artabotrys bluemi is defined by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat, where it thrives across a varied topographic gradient. This species is typically found inhabiting environments ranging from a minimum elevation of 300 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 1500 m AMSL. Throughout its natural range, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 900 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-elevation ecological zones. This vertical distribution indicates an ability to adapt to the diverse microclimates and varying environmental conditions present between lowland and montane regions.

Elevational range max:

1500 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

900 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Artabotrys bluemi is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to maintain a persistent presence within its tropical ecosystem over many years. As a woody climber, its developmental cycle involves an initial establishment phase where it seeks structural support to ascend toward the forest canopy. Throughout its long-lived life cycle, the plant undergoes seasonal growth patterns, developing specialized tendrils that facilitate its climbing habit. The reproductive phase is marked by the production of distinct, often fragrant, flowers that eventually transition into fleshy fruits, ensuring the dispersal of seeds to facilitate new generations. Because it is a perennial, the plant does not die back after a single reproductive event but instead continues to expand its vegetative biomass and engage in successive flowering and fruiting cycles over multiple seasons.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Artabotrys bluemei is characterized by a woody growth form that typically presents as a shrub. As a climbing plant, it exhibits self-supporting tendencies within its structural development. The plant reaches a mean height of approximately 6 m, contributing to its presence in its natural habitat through its robust, woody stems and specialized growth habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height mean:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological profile of Artabotrys bluemi is characterized by distinct morphological variations in its foliar structure, which plays a critical role in its metabolic and photosynthetic processes. The leaves exhibit a significant range of dimensions, with a mean leaf length of 9 cm, though individual specimens can vary from a minimum of 6 cm to a maximum of 12 cm. This variability in longitudinal growth is accompanied by specific width constraints, where the leaf width ranges from a minimum of 2.5 cm to a maximum of 4 cm. These structural parameters dictate the surface area available for gas exchange and light interception, influencing the plant's overall energy acquisition and physiological efficiency within its ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

12 cm

Leaf length mean:

9 cm

Leaf length min:

6 cm

Leaf width max:

4 cm

Leaf width min:

2.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Artabotrys bluemi results in the development of distinctive fruits that exhibit significant morphological variation in size. These fruits typically maintain an average length of 2.75 cm and an average width of 2.25 cm. However, the dimensions can fluctuate according to individual development, with the smallest recorded fruits measuring 2 cm in length and 1.5 cm in width. At the upper end of the developmental spectrum, the fruit can reach a maximum length of 3.5 cm and a maximum width of 3 cm, showcasing a diverse range of fruit dimensions within the species.

Fruit length max:

3.5 cm

Fruit length mean:

2.75 cm

Fruit length min:

2 cm

Fruit width max:

3 cm

Fruit width mean:

2.25 cm

Fruit width min:

1.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Artabotrys blumei has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

Chemicals

Artabotrys blumei has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, RUTIN, quercetin.

CATECHIN

1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

RUTIN

1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

quercetin

1. Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

Activities

Artabotrys blumei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.

Free-Radical Scavenging

1. Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry

Preparations