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Artabotrys hexapetalus
| Family Name: | Annonaceae |
| Synonyms: | Artabotrys uncinatus |
| Common Name: | Climbing Ilang-Ilang, Akar Pisang-Pisang, Ylang Ylang Vine, 鹰爪花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Sri Lanka & Southern India |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A woody climber, it can grow up to 10m in height. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are oblong to broadly lanceolate in shape with an acuminate to acute leaf tip. The leaf base is cuneate to acute. |
| Flowers | The bisexual flowers are fragrant ans are borne on 1 to 2-flowered inflorescences. The sepals are green and ovate while the petals are yellow. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Timber & Products: The flowers yield an essential oil, used in perfumeries. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 24 |
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| Species ID | 1320 |
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