Adenodolichos punctatus

Adenodolichos punctatus is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa.

Adenodolichos punctatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Adenodolichos
Species:
A. punctatus
Binomial name
Adenodolichos punctatus
(Micheli) Harms[1]
Subspecies[1]
  • Adenodolichos punctatus subsp. bussei (Harms) Verdc.
  • Adenodolichos punctatus subsp. decumbens (Verdc.) Verdc.
Synonyms[1]
  • Adenodolichos obtusifolius R.E.Fr.
  • Vigna punctata Micheli

Description

Adenodolichos punctatus grows as a shrub, from 0.45–1.5 metres (1–5 ft) tall. The leaves consist of three leaflets, measuring up to 9 cm (4 in) long, rarely up to 15 cm (6 in). Inflorescences feature white, green or purplish flowers. The fruits are oblanceolate pods measuring up to 5 cm (2 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Adenodolichos punctatus is native to south-central and southern tropical Africa, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo southeast to Mozambique. Its habitat is in woodland.[1]

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References

  1. "Adenodolichos punctatus" (Micheli) Harms". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  2. J. B. Gillett; R. M. Polhill; Bernard Verdcourt (1971). Henk Beentje; R. M. Polhill (eds.). Flora of Tropical East Africa. Leguminosae (part 4), Subfamily Papilionoideae (2), Part 3. Crown Agents for Overseas Governments & Administrations. ISBN 9780855920173 via Plants of the World Online.


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