Abrus madagascariensis is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar. It grows as a herb, shrub or liana.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Abrus |
| Species: | A. madagascariensis
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| Abrus madagascariensis | |
Distribution and habitat
editAbrus madagascariensis is endemic to Madagascar, where it is confined to Antsiranana and Mahajanga provinces, including the Sambirano region, in the north and northwest of the country. Its habitat is in dry deciduous woodland from sea level to 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[1]
Conservation
editAs of 2015[update], there were only 11 known subpopulations of Abrus madagascariensis. Wildfires are the main threat to the species' habitat. Eight subpopulations are present in protected areas (including Ankarafantsika National Park) where the species is conserved.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Members of the IUCN SSC Madagascar Plant Specialist Group.; Missouri Botanical Garden, -. (2017). "Abrus madagascariensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T68002824A68004207. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T68002824A68004207.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Abrus madagascariensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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