Artabotrys pilosus
Artabotrys pilosus, commonly known as the climbing ylang-ylang, is a woody climber prized for its fragrant, star-shaped flowers. Native to tropical regions, this medicinal plant is traditionally used in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin issues to digestive discomfort, offering significant potential in ethnopharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Artabotrys pilosus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found 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, known scientifically as Artabotrys pilosus, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic region. In Chinese, it is identified as 毛叶鹰爪花 or 毛叶鹰爪, with specific regional variations including 毛叶鹰爪花 for simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 毛葉鷹爪花 for traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛叶鹰爪花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛叶鹰爪花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛葉鷹爪花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛叶鹰爪 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and somewhat localized geographical distribution within East Asia. It is found naturally in the southeastern regions of China, where it thrives in suitable habitats. Furthermore, its presence is documented specifically on the tropical island of Hainan. These areas represent the primary known territories where the species can be located in the wild. Consequently, its range is concentrated within these distinct Chinese provinces and islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Artabotrys pilosus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-N-acetylanonaine, (-)-anonaine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-N-acetylanonaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-anonaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Artabotrys pilosus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |