Abrus aureus

Abrus aureus is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Madagascar. It grows as a herb or liana.

Abrus aureus
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Subfamily:	Faboideae
Genus:	Abrus
Species:	A. aureus
Binomial name
Abrus aureus R.Vig.[2]
Synonyms[2]
Abrus cyaneus R.Vig. Abrus grandiflorus R.Vig.

Distribution and habitat

Abrus aureus is endemic to Madagascar, where it is widespread. Its habitat is in forests and agricultural areas, from sea level to 200 metres (700 ft) altitude.^[1]

Conservation

Abrus aureus is threatened by wildfires. However, its widespread distribution and presence in numerous protected areas has given it an IUCN assessment of Least concern. It is locally used in traditional medicine.^[1]