Adenodolichos rhomboideus is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa.
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Adenodolichos |
Species: | A. rhomboideus
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Binomial name | |
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Description
editAdenodolichos rhomboideus grows as a subshrub. The leaves consist of three ovate leaflets, measuring up to 16 centimetres (6 in) long, puberulous above and pubescent below. Inflorescences are terminal, featuring crimson or purple flowers. The fruits are oblanceolate or falcate pods measuring up to 5.3 cm (2 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editAdenodolichos rhomboideus is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. Its habitat is in woodland.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Adenodolichos rhomboideus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ B. Mackinder; R. Pasquet; R. M. Polhill; Bernard Verdcourt (2001). Flora Zambesiaca. Vol. 3 – via Plants of the World Online.