Abrus sambiranensis

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Abrus sambiranensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Abrus
Species:
A. sambiranensis
Binomial name
Abrus sambiranensis

Abrus sambiranensis is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar. It grows as a herb or vine.

Distribution and habitat[]

Abrus sambiranensis is endemic to Madagascar, where it is confined to Antsiranana and Mahajanga provinces in the north of the country. It is found from sea level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[1]

Conservation[]

As of 2015, there were only four known subpopulations of Abrus sambiranensis. Threats to the species include from soil erosion due to deforestation and from harvesting for use in traditional medicine. Two subpopulations are present in where the species is conserved.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group (2016). "Abrus sambiranensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T68002718A68025845. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Abrus sambiranensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 May 2020.


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