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Abrus aureus

Botanic Family

Leguminosae

Author

R. Viguier

Propagation

S.

Common Names

• Vahimbomena (Madagascar) Masogoaky (Madagascar)
• Masonamboahariva (Madagascar)
• Voamaintilany

Geographical Habitats

• Madagascar

Natural Habitats

• Dark forests
• open disturbed vegetation
• coastal

Flowering Times

• Nov- May (Madagascar)

Fruiting Times

• Dec-Aug (Madagascar)

Liana, perennial climbing shrub or herb with 10mm violet-purple flowers, fruit light green to 30mm.

Medicinal uses.

Further References

• Mobot
• Jstor
• The Plant List 2