Abrus aureus
Abrus aureus is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar. It grows as a herb or liana.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Abrus |
| Species: | A. aureus |
| Binomial name | |
| Abrus aureus | |
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Distribution and habitat
Abrus aureus is endemic to Madagascar, where it is widespread. Its habitat is in forests and agricultural areas, from sea level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
Abrus aureus is threatened by wildfires. However, its widespread distribution and presence in numerous protected areas has given it an IUCN assessment of Least concern. It is locally used in traditional medicine.[1]
References
- Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group & Missouri Botanical Garden (2017). "Abrus aureus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T70102613A70152639. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "Abrus aureus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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