Abuta obovata
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Menispermaceae |
| Genus: | Abuta |
| Species: | A. obovata |
| Binomial name | |
| Abuta obovata | |
Abuta obovata is a species of climbing plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a shrub or climbing plant native to South America. The species produces drupes.
Ludwig Diels described Abuta obovata in 1936.[1]
Distribution
Abuta obovata is found in the wet tropical biome of northern Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.[1]
Description
Abuta obovata is a climbing plant,[1] or shrub. The flowers are white.[2]
The fruits are ovoid drupes, which are 1.8–2.3 centimetres (0.71–0.91 in) long, and 1.1–1.3 centimetres (0.43–0.51 in) wide. The exocarp (outer layer of the fruit) has minute hairs. The fleshy portion between the exocarp and the seed is thin. The seed is surrounded by a brittle stony layer (the endocarp), which is at most 0.3 millimetres (0.012 in) thick.[2]
Uses
Abuta obovata is used for food.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Abuta obovata Diels". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Abuta obovata Diels". WorldFloraOnline.org. World Flora Online. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
External links
Data related to Abuta obovata at Wikispecies