Artabotrys hildebrandtii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Artabotrys hildebrandtii var. bathiei

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Artabotrys hildebrandtii is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external structures for vertical ascent. While it exhibits a terrestrial nature in its primary establishment, its structural development is defined by its woody composition, providing the necessary rigidity for its climbing life cycle. Unlike facultative vines or self-supporting plants, this species is specifically adapted to life as a liana, navigating its environment through an obligatory climbing mechanism rather than remaining self-supporting or acting as an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Artabotrys hildebrandtii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

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Stem

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Chemicals

Artabotrys hildebrandtii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Hyperoside, Isoquercitrin, Quercetol, RUTIN.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

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Hyperoside

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Isoquercitrin

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Quercetol

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RUTIN

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apigenin

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gentisic acid

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luteolin

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quercitrin

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Activities

Artabotrys hildebrandtii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

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Antioxidant

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Conditions

Artabotrys hildebrandtii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus.

Listeria monocytogenes

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Preparations

Artabotrys hildebrandtii has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Ethanol extracts from the leaves, Ethanol extracts from the stem bark.

Ethanol extracts from the leaves

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Ethanol extracts from the stem bark

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