Abuta candollei | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Ranunculales |
Family: | Menispermaceae |
Genus: | Abuta |
Species: | A. candollei |
Binomial name | |
Abuta candollei | |
Synonyms | |
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Abuta candollei is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. The species can be found in Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. [1] [2] [3]
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