Artabotrys blumei
Artabotrys blumei, commonly known as the Dutchman's Pipe, is a climbing woody vine prized for its fragrant, sculptural flowers. Native to Southeast Asia, this botanical gem is valued in traditional medicine for its potential therapeutic properties, offering a unique blend of aesthetic elegance and significant ethnobotanical importance for researchers.
- Scientific name: Artabotrys blumei
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artabotrys | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Artabotrys bluemi, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Dutchman's pipe, while in Indonesian, it is commonly called akar api. Additionally, in Tagalog, the plant is known as banyas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artabotrys bluemi, utilizes various components for its traditional medicinal applications, most notably its bark and fruits. The bark is often harvested for its specific chemical properties, which are utilized in various herbal preparations to treat different ailments. Additionally, the fruits of the plant serve as a significant part of its biological structure, contributing to its overall medicinal profile and reproductive cycle.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |