Artabotrys

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Artabotrys
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Artabotrys hexapetalus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Subfamily: Annonoideae
Tribe: Xylopieae
Genus: Artabotrys
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Synonyms [1]
  • Ropalopetalum Griff.

Artabotrys is a genus of plants in the Annonaceae family. There are over 100 species in the Old World tropics, with 31 species in Africa. It is part of the custard apple family (Annonaceae). All species are small trees or shrubs with a tendency to climb. Leaves are simple and alternate, without hairs. Bisexual flowers are borne singly or in clusters opposite the leaves. The 6-petalled flowers are scented, and the plant bears fleshy fruits.

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Cultivation

Artabotrys can be propagated from fresh seeds or short half-hardened cuttings taken in spring.

Species

Synonyms

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References

  1. "Artabotrys". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 30 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 Plants of the World online