Abuta fluminum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Ranunculales |
Family: | Menispermaceae |
Genus: | Abuta |
Species: | A. fluminum |
Binomial name | |
Abuta fluminum Krukoff & Barneby |
Abuta fluminum is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae.
Description
Abuta fluminum, like other species in its genus, is a dioecious climber, although some species in the Abuta genus can also be erect trees or shrubs. The plant has simple leaves.
Ecology
Abuta fluminum is a favorite food source for tamarins, a type of New World monkey.
References
- ^ "Abuta fluminum Krukoff & Barneby". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- "Abuta fluminum Krukoff & Barneby". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- "HVAA - Abuta fluminum". herbariovaa.org. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- Krukoff, B.A.; Barneby, R. C. (December 1972). "Supplementary Notes on American Menispermaceae IX". Phytologia. 25 (1): 38.
- Trivedi, Bijal P. (2003-11-26). "Monkeys and Humans See Differently". National Geographic Animals. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Abuta fluminum |
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