
Abuta rufescens
LC Least Concern
Names
| English | — |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | — |
| Scientific name | Abuta rufescens Aubl. |
About this species
Abuta rufescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a climbing plant with large yellow flowers.
The species is native to South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It has a wide distribution, and is of least concern.
Abuta rufescens has traditionally been used in medicine, and for the production of curare. The species' current name was first published in 1775.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Abuta |
In Suriname
11Records in Suriname
1966First record
2006Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Brokopondo6
- Sipaliwini5
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.


