Abuta spicata
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Menispermaceae |
| Genus: | Abuta |
| Species: | A. spicata |
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Abuta spicata is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a climbing plant native to Colombia.[1] The species was named in 1862, and its conservation status has not been evaluated.
Taxonomy
Abuta spicata was described by José Jerónimo Triana and Jules Émile Planchon in 1862.[2]
Distribution
Abuta spicata is native to the wet tropical biome of Colombia.[1] Within Colombia, it is present in the departments of Valle del Cauca, Magdalena, Risaralda, and Tolima. The species is also likely to be present in Panama.[3]
Abuta spicata grows at elevations of 770–940 metres (2,530–3,080 ft).[3]
Conservation
The conservation status of Abuta spicata has not been evaluated.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Abuta spicata (Thunb.) Triana & Planch". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Abuta spicata Triana & Planch". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 3 "Abuta spicata (Thunb.) Triana & Planch". CatalogoPlantasDeColombia.unal.edu.co. Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Retrieved 31 May 2026.