Adenodolichos exellii is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Adenodolichos |
| Species: | A. exellii
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| Adenodolichos exellii | |
Description
editAdenodolichos exellii grows as a shrub, measuring up to 1 metre (3 ft) tall, rarely to 2.5 metres (8 ft). The leaves consist of three elliptic leaflets, measuring up to 17 cm (7 in) long, pubescent on both surfaces. Inflorescences are terminal, featuring purple to red flowers.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editAdenodolichos exellii is native to Angola and Zambia. Its habitat is in woodland.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Adenodolichos exellii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ B. Mackinder; R. Pasquet; R. M. Polhill; Bernard Verdcourt (2001). Flora Zambesiaca. Vol. 3. Crown Agents for Overseas Governments & Administrations – via Plants of the World Online.
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