Aristolochia amara | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Magnoliids |
Order: | Piperales |
Family: | Aristolochiaceae |
Genus: | Aristolochia |
Species: | A. amara |
Binomial name | |
Aristolochia amara (Aubl.) Poncy | |
Synonyms | |
Abuta amara Aubl. |
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