Abrus precatorius subsp. precatorius
Also known as: Abrus abrus (L.) W.Wight +13 more
- Abrus abrus (L.) W.Wight
- Abrus abrus (L.) Wright
- Abrus maculatus Noronha
- Abrus pauciflorus Desv.
- Abrus precatorius f. luteoseminalis H.St.John
- Abrus precatorius var. albospermum M.A.Hassan, M.O.Rahman & Afroz
- Abrus precatorius var. erythrospermus Voigt
- Abrus precatorius var. leucospermus Voigt
- Abrus precatorius var. melanospermus Voigt
- Abrus precatorius var. novoguineensis Zipp. ex Miq.
- Glycine abrus L.
- Orobus americanus Mill.
- Zaga latifolia Raf.
- Zaga parvifolia Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Abrus precatorius subsp. precatorius is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Abrus precatorius, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, New South Wales, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Pakistan, Queensland, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia
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)
Bahamas, Belize, Bismarck Archipelago, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., Colombia, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Florida, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, Jamaica, Jawa, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Marianas, Marquesas, Mauritius, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicaragua, Niue, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Is., Puerto Rico, Rodrigues, Réunion, Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Southwest Caribbean, Sumatera, Surinam, Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Vanuatu, Venezuelan Antilles, Wallis-Futuna Is., Windward Is., Zaïre
Base Species & Variations