Artabotrys
TaxonArtabotrys
AuthorityR.Br.
Display parents3
Synonyms
  • 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.

Cultivation

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

Species

As of January 2025, Plants of the World Online accepts the following 110 species:[1]

References

  1. ^ "Artabotrys R.Br.". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  • 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