Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Sandwith
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 37 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511646
Common Names
- Abuta Grandifolia
- Grandifolia Abuta
- Abuta of Grand
Synonyms
- Abuta concolor Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
- Abuta concolor Benth. [unknown]
- Abuta guianensis Eichl. [unknown]
- Anelasma concolor Miers [unknown]
- Anelasma gardnerianum Miers [unknown]
- Anelasma guianense Miers [unknown]
- Anelasma laurifolium Sagot ex Benth. [unknown]
- Anelasma laurifolium Miers [unknown]
- Anelasma laurifolium Sagot ex Diels [unknown]
- Anelasma martianum Miers [unknown]
- Anelasma pallidum Miers [unknown]
- Anelasma spruceanum Miers ex Benth. [unknown]
- Cocculus grandifolius Mart. [unknown]
- Cocculus laevigatus Mart. [unknown]
- Trichoa concolor Endl. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Trichoa guyanensis Klotzsch ex Eichler [unknown]
- Anelasma spruceanum Miers [unknown]
Description
Abuta grandifolia (also called Large-Leaved Abuta, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It grows in moist soils in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Abuta grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abuta grandifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abuta grandifolia is a perennial shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Abuta grandifolia
Abuta grandifolia is native to South America.
Abuta grandifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abuta grandifolia?
Abuta grandifolia
What is the family of Abuta grandifolia?
Menispermaceae
What is the natural habitat of Abuta grandifolia?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Abuta genus
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,