Abuta racemosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a climbing shrub native to South America.
Abuta racemosa was described in 1862. It is used medicinally.
Distribution Abuta racemosa is native to the wet tropical biomes of Bolivia, Colombia, and Panama. Within Colombia, it is present in the departments of Antioquia, Bolívar, Córdoba, Santander, Tolima, and Valle del Cauca.
The species grows at elevations of .
Taxonomy José Jerónimo Triana and Jules Émile Planchon described the species in 1862. Their description was published in the Annales des Sciences Naturelles.
Description Abuta racemosa is a climbing shrub. The leaves are arranged alternately, and are elliptical to oblong in shape. The flowers of female plants are small.
Abuta racemosa is visibly distinct from other species of Abuta, though it somewhat resembles Abuta obovata.
Uses Abuta racemosa is used in medicine.
Conservation The conservation status of Abuta racemosa has not been evaluated.
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