Abuta selloana
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Menispermaceae |
| Genus: | Abuta |
| Species: | A. selloana |
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Abuta selloana is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a perennial vine.[2]
The species is native to Brazil, and is eaten by parrots and capuchin monkeys. It was first described in 1864.
Distribution
The species is native to the wet tropical biome of Brazil.[1] It is present at elevations of up to 600 metres (2,000 ft).[2]
Ecology
Abuta selloana is eaten by birds, including the cobalt-rumped parrotlet, the scaly-headed parrot, and the plain parakeet. It is also eaten by two species of capuchin (the black capuchin and the tufted capuchin).[3]
It hosts the butterfly species Morpho richardus and Morpho hercules.[3]
Nomenclature
The name Abuta selloana was first published by August W. Eichler, in 1864.[4] In Portuguese, the species is known as uva-do-mato or cipó-bala.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Abuta selloana Eichler". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Flora of the Southern Cone". Darwin.Edu.Ar. DARWINION INSTITUTE OF BOTANY. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Abuta selloana Eichl". Eol.org. Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Abuta selloana Eichler". ipni.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Abuta selloana Eichler". CatalogueOfLife.org. Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
External links
Media related to Abuta selloana at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Abuta selloana at Wikispecies