Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
512314

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

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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.

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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 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-2610381: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.