Abuta fluminum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluminum
ID:
512311
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krukoff & Barneby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 38 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511643
Common Names
- Abuta Fluminum
- Fluminum Abuta
- Abuta of Flum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abuta fluminum (also called Flume 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 fluminum is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abuta fluminum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abuta fluminum is a perennial shrub that prefers 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 fluminum
Abuta fluminum is native to South America.
Abuta fluminum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abuta fluminum?
Abuta fluminum
What is the family of Abuta fluminum?
Menispermaceae
What is the natural habitat of Abuta fluminum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2610379: Based on the initial data import
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.