Abuta imene is a species of climbing plant or tree in the family Menispermaceae. It was first described in 1830. The species occurs across much of South America, and is classified as Least Concern.
Taxonomy Abuta imene was described in 1830, as Cocculus imene and Cocculus amazonum. It was given its current name in 1864.
Distribution Abuta imene is native to South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). It has a wide distribution, and its estimated area of occurrence is .
Conservation In 2018, the IUCN assessed Abuta imene as of Least Concern. The population is large, stable, and faces no major threats.
Uses Abuta imene is used in medicine.
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