Abrus precatorius

Abrus precatorius is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Abrus precatorius 11.1 History 11.2 Abrus precatorius in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Abrus precatorius was described in 1763 by Carl Linnaeus. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Abrus precatorius is a species in the genus Abrus which contains 17 species and belongs to the family of the Fabaceae (Legume Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Abrus precatorius is a decidious plant with paripinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The fruits are legumes.

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

Abrus precatorius is native to the tropics and is naturalized in Florida.

[edit] Cultivation

[edit] Uses

Abrus precatorius is used medicinally.

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

Abrus precatorius is poisonous.

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Abrus precatorius

[edit] History

[edit] Abrus precatorius in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Abrus precatoriusfr:Abrus precatorius