Artabotrys hildebrandtii
Artabotrys hildebrandtii, commonly known as a climbing vine within the Annonaceae family, is a remarkable medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Artabotrys hildebrandtii
- 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 specifically classified under the family Annonaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within 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 hildebrandtii, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its habitat. In English, it is referred to as the climbing ylang-ylang, while in German, it is commonly called kletternde Ylang-Ylang. Within local contexts, it is identified as ylang-ylang trepador in French and as climbing ylang-ylang in Spanish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is a specific species found within a very restricted geographical range. Its natural distribution is confined to the Western Indian Ocean region. More specifically, it is native to the island of Madagascar. This localized presence suggests that the species is endemic to this particular tropical environment. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique ecosystems found in Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artabotrys hildebrandtii, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The stem bark is often harvested for its specific chemical properties, serving as a key part in decoctions or preparations. Additionally, the leaves are frequently employed, often being crushed or boiled to extract their bioactive compounds for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artabotrys hildebrandtii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, chlorogenic acid, gentisic acid, hyperoside, isoquercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Artabotrys hildebrandtii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artabotrys hildebrandtii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |