Abuta rufescens
| Family Name | Menispermaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Abuta rufescens Aubl. - Determined By: Barneby, 1985 |
| Determination History |
Abuta sp.
|
| Locality | Venezuela. Merida , Tovar Mun. : Los Giros near El Osa, ca. 5 km from previous location. 8° 26' 60" N 77° 44' 0" W |
| Description | Woody liana in tree crown, fruit green, edible when ripe, leaves white beneath; wood sample. |
| Habitat | Forest evergreen, rather dry-no epiphytes, few species of terrestrial ferns; very dry mold layer, many palms and emergents to 30 m tall; few plants flowering. |
| Reproductive State | Fruit |
| Elevation | 700 to m |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector |
H. van der Werff
with R. Ortíz |
| Collection Date | 26 Jul 1983 |
| Accession Number | 191043 |
| Image | 191043.jpg |