Artabotrys crassifolius
Artabotrys crassifolius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Artabotrys crassifolius, scientifically known as Artabotrys crassifolius, is a climbing woody vine native to tropical regions. Renowned for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers, this botanical species is highly valued in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, particularly in treating various ailments through herbal remedies.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artabotrys crassifoliusSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is specifically positioned in the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Artabotrys.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Artabotrys |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China zone, its presence is documented in both Myanmar and Thailand. Moving further south, the species is also found within the Malesia region. Specifically, its geographical range extends into the area known as Malaya. Consequently, these locations define the known natural habitat for Artabotrys crassifolius.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Malesia | Malaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Artabotrys crassifolius is characterized by its growth habit as an obligatory climber, utilizing specialized structures to ascend through surrounding vegetation. It functions primarily as a terrestrial plant, establishing its root system in the ground rather than existing as an obligate or facultative epiphyte. The structural framework of the plant is distinctly woody, providing the necessary rigidity and support required for its climbing lifestyle as it extends through its habitat.
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Artabotrys crassifolius has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Artabotrine, Atherospermidine, Liridine, Lysicamine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Artabotrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Atherospermidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lysicamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Artabotrine
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Atherospermidine
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Liridine
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Lysicamine
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Activities
Artabotrys crassifolius has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
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