Abuta imene
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Menispermaceae |
| Genus: | Abuta |
| Species: | A. imene |
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Abuta imene is a species of climbing plant or tree in the family Menispermaceae. It was first described in 1830. The species occurs across much of South America, and is classified as Least Concern.
Taxonomy
Abuta imene was described in 1830, as Cocculus imene and Cocculus amazonum. It was given its current name in 1864.[2]
Distribution
Abuta imene is native to South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela).[2] It has a wide distribution, and its estimated area of occurrence is 6,676,113.86 square kilometres (2,577,661.97 sq mi).[1]
Conservation
In 2018, the IUCN assessed Abuta imene as of Least Concern. The population is large, stable, and faces no major threats.[1]
Uses
Abuta imene is used in medicine.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Abuta imene". IUCNRedList.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Abuta imene (Mart.) Eichler". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
External links
Data related to Abuta imene at Wikispecies