Abrus melanospermus subsp. tenuiflorus
Also known as: Abrus gracilis Pires de Lima +4 more
- Abrus gracilis Pires de Lima
- Abrus pulchellus subsp. tenuiflorus (Spruce ex Benth.) Verdc.
- Abrus pulchellus var. tenuiflorus (Spruce ex Benth.) Verdc.
- Abrus stictosperma Berhaut
- Abrus tenuiflorus Spruce ex Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Abrus melanospermus subsp. tenuiflorus is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Abrus melanospermus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Venezuela
Base Species & Variations