Abuta fluminum
| Abuta fluminum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Menispermaceae |
| Genus: | Abuta |
| Species: | A. fluminum
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| Binomial name | |
| Abuta fluminum | |
Abuta fluminum is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae.[1]
Description
[edit]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.[1][2][3][4]
Ecology
[edit]Abuta fluminum is a favorite food source for tamarins, a type of New World monkey.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "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.
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