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Abuta chiapasensis

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Abuta chiapasensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae12. It is part of the genus Abuta, which consists of about 32 species native to tropical Central and South America1.

Description

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Abuta chiapasensis is a liana, a type of climbing plant, that grows primarily in the wet tropical biome2. Like other species in the Abuta genus, it consists of dioecious climbers or rarely erect trees or shrubs with simple leaves1.

Distribution

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The native range of Abuta chiapasensis extends from Mexico (Chiapas) to Guatemala2.

Uses

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While specific uses of Abuta chiapasensis are not well-documented, the Abuta genus is known for its medicinal properties. For instance, Abuta (Cissampelos pareira) is used as medicine, as it contains chemicals that may relax muscles and reduce pain3. However, it’s important to note that not all species in the Abuta genus have the same properties or uses.

References

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1: Abuta - Wikipedia 2: Abuta chiapasensis Krukoff & Barneby - Plants of the World Online 3: ABUTA: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions - WebMD