Abrus diversifoliolatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
tro
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Blumea10: 610 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058889
Common Names
- Diversifoliolatus
- Diversifoliolatus Tree
- Diversifoliolatus Wood
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Abrus diversifoliolatus (also called 'Diversifoliolate Abrus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist, open habitats. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and pinnately compound leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Abrus diversifoliolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Abrus diversifoliolatus are yellow and fragrant, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
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Abrus diversifoliolatus is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open areas.
Species in the Abrus genus
Abrus canescens, Abrus laevigatus, Abrus precatorius, Abrus somalensis, Abrus wittei, Abrus bottae, Abrus baladensis, Abrus gawenensis, Abrus aureus, Abrus madagascariensis, Abrus parvifolius, Abrus sambiranensis, Abrus longibracteatus, Abrus melanospermus, Abrus fruticulosus, Abrus kaokoensis, Abrus diversifoliolatus,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Abrus diversifoliolatus Breteler: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.