Artabotrys hexapetalus

Ylang-Ylang Vine, Climbing Ylang-Ylang, Tail Grape
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Clear Mind

The Mother’s Comment

The first step on the way to conversion.

Colour

Greenish-yellow to yellow

Message of the Flower

Reason

The Mother’s Comment

An excellent instrument when it is at the service of the Divine.

Colour

Yellow

Family

Annonaceae

Cultivars

Not widely known for cultivars.

Person who named the flower

(L.f.) Bhandari

Flower Size

About 2-3 inches across.

Flower Texture

Waxy

Number of Petals

Typically six, arranged in two sets of three.

Floral Symmetry

Slightly asymmetrical due to the unique arrangement of petals.

Fragrance of Flower

Highly fragrant, with a rich, sweet aroma reminiscent of Ylang-Ylang.

Leaf Texture

Smooth, glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Climbing vine

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Can bloom throughout the year in tropical climates

Climate

Tropical

Water Requirements

Moderate; prefers regular watering but well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Fertile, well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Prefers warm conditions; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Relatively pest-free; watch for common garden pests like aphids.

Pollinators

Attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; ornamental use enhances biodiversity in gardens.

Ornamental

Highly valued for its fragrant flowers and as a climbing vine in gardens.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental and for fragrance extraction.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered, but habitat preservation is important for wild populations.

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