Abrus sambiranensis
Abrus sambiranensis is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar. It grows as a herb or vine.
| Abrus sambiranensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Abrus |
| Species: | A. sambiranensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Abrus sambiranensis | |
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 Manongarivo Special Reserve where the species is conserved.[1]
References
- 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.
- "Abrus sambiranensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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