Artabotrys hexapetalus
Artabotrys hexapetalus, commonly known as the climbing ylang-ylang, is a versatile woody climber valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers, this plant offers therapeutic potential, particularly for treating respiratory ailments and skin conditions. Its unique botanical properties make it a significant subject for ethnobotanical study.
- Scientific name: Artabotrys hexapetalus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified 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, known scientifically as Artabotrys hexapetalus, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Malayalam, it is called മനോരഞ്ജിനി, while in Tamil, it is referred to as மனோரஞ்சிதம். In Vietnamese, the plant is known as Móng rồng, and in Chinese, it goes by the name 鹰爪花. Additionally, in Cantonese, it is commonly called 鷹爪蘭.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | മനോരഞ്ജിനി | Wikidata |
| vi | Móng rồng | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹰爪花 | Wikidata |
| yue | 鷹爪蘭 | Wikidata |
| ta | மனோரஞ்சிதம் | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鷹爪花 | Wikidata |
| bn | কাঁঠালি চাঁপা | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鹰爪花 | Wikidata |
| th | กระดังงาจีน | Wikidata |
| mnc | ᠣᡧᠣᠩᡤᠣ ᡳᠯᡥᠠ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found specifically in the Comoros. Its presence in China is widespread, covering the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting Taiwan. These diverse locations highlight the varied environmental adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Climbing Ylang-Ylang, utilizes various anatomical structures for its survival and medicinal properties. The woody stems act as climbing vines that allow the plant to ascend towards sunlight, while the extensive roots and the specific root system anchor it firmly into the soil to absorb essential nutrients. As the plant matures, it produces distinctive fruits that serve as a vessel for its reproductive cycle, eventually containing the seeds necessary to propagate the next generation.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artabotrys hexapetalus has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (R)-artabotriol, americanin B, apigenin, aporphine, artabotrycinol.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (R)-artabotriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| americanin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aporphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artabotrycinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artabotryside-A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| artabotryside-B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzylisoquinoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artabotrys hexapetalus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artabotrys hexapetalus has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, scrofula, Leishmania donovani, fevers, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| scrofula | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |