Artabotrys suaveolens (Blume) Blume

Etymology Genus Grape-like bunches, referring to the fruit clusters
Species Fragrant (flowers)
Family Annonaceae
Synonyms -
Common Names Fragrant Tailgrape, Narrow-Petal Green Champa, Susong-kalabau
Status Native: Least Concern
Form Woody climber
Native Distribution India, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Moluccas

Diagnostics:

A liana up to 15.5m long. Leaves are oppositely arranged, elliptic with a slight inroll along the margins. The young plant has markly different leaves which are lance-shaped. It climbs via hooks along its branches.


Along Mandai Track 7 (2025).

Leaf upper surface.

Leaf lower surface.

Adult leafy branch.

Young leafy branch.

Climbing hook.

Woody branches.

Flowers.

Thin, elongated young leaves.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-22 / Modified: 2025-11-02


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