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Abuta acutifolia

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Abuta acutifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Menispermaceae
Genus: Abuta
Species: A. acutifolia
Binomial name
Abuta acutifolia
Miers, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 3, 14: 259 (1864)

Abuta acutifolia, commonly known as the Abuta vine, is a perennial vine native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. Belonging to the Menispermaceae family, this plant has a rich history of traditional medicinal use among indigenous communities in the Amazon basin.

The Abuta vine is characterized by its woody stems and heart-shaped leaves that grow in an alternate pattern along the vine. Its small, greenish-yellow flowers typically bloom in clusters. The plant's fruits are small, spherical, and turn red when ripe. Abuta acutifolia is known for its climbing habit, often winding its way up trees in its natural habitat.

References

  1. "Abuta acutifolia Miers". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
Taxon identifiers
Abuta acutifolia


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