Artabotrys
| Artabotrys | |
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| Artabotrys hexapetalus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Genus: | Artabotrys |
| Species | |
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Artabotrys 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.
Cultivation
Propagate from fresh seeds or half-hardened short cuttings taken in spring.
Species
- Artabotrys hexapetalus
- Artabotrys odoratissimus
- Artabotrys uncinatus
References
- Lord, Tony (2003) Flora : The Gardener's Bible : More than 20,000 garden plants from around the world. London: Cassell. ISBN 0-304-36435-5
- Botanica Sistematica
- www.prioryplants.co.uk/81/SouthAfricanplants.aspx
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