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climbing ilang-ilang
Scientific Name: Artabotrys hexapetalus
Family: Annonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Artabotrys hexapetalus: Climbing Ylang-Ylang
Artabotrys hexapetalus, commonly known as Climbing Ylang-Ylang, is a fragrant and ornamental climbing plant popular in tropical regions.
Common Names
- Climbing Ylang-Ylang
- Ylang Ylang Vine
- Manorangini
- Hara-champa
- Kantali champa
- Climbing Ilang Ilang
- Tail Grape
- Karawak (Thai name)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a woody vine, which may present a chewing hazard for some pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artabotrys hexapetalus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Synonym: Annona hexapetala
Distribution and Habitat
- Artabotrys hexapetalus is widely planted in the tropics.
- It has been observed at Midway Atoll.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- It is a medium-sized, woody, evergreen climbing plant (liana).
- When young, it may resemble the regular Ylang-Ylang tree in growth habit, reaching about 5 or 6 feet.
- Known for its small, ornate yellow flowers.
Quirky Facts
- While related to the Ylang-Ylang tree, Artabotrys hexapetalus is sometimes considered the "true Ylang-Ylang".
Further Information
- Dave's Garden
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Plants of Hawaii (Forest and Kim Starr)