Artabotrys hexapetalus (L.f.) Bhandari
| Kannada Name : | Manoranjani, Kandaala |
| Common Name : | Tail grape, Climbing lang-lang |
| Family Name : | Annonaceae |
| Scientific Name : | Artabotrys hexapetalus |
| Species Type : | Indigenous |
| Phenology : | Evergreen |
| Conservation Status : | Not known |
| Flowering Period : | April - July |
| Fruiting Period : | September - February |
| Origin : | South China, Phillippines, India |
Uses
A decoction of the leaves is used as a treatment against cholera. The fruit is used to treat scrofula. The flowers yield an essential oil that is used in perfumery.
Description
A woody, evergreen, climbing shrub up to 10 m tall. Leaves simple, alternate, oblong-elliptic, glabrous above and glaucous below, base cuneate, apex acuminate to acute. Inflorescence 1 to 2 flowered. Flowers bisexual, green and fade to yellow with age and are extremely fragrant. Petals 6 or 9 in two whorls. Fruit 3-4 cm long, berry.
