Adenodolichos rupestris

Adenodolichos rupestris is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa. The specific epithet means "found near rocks", referring to where the species was initially encountered.[2]

Adenodolichos rupestris
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Adenodolichos
Species:
A. rupestris
Binomial name
Adenodolichos rupestris

Description

Adenodolichos rupestris grows as a woody herb, measuring up to 1 metre (3 ft) long. The leaves consist of three elliptic or obovate leaflets, measuring up to 9.5 cm (4 in) long, glabrous above and pubescent below. Inflorescences, in racemes, feature purplish flowers. The fruits are oblanceolate or falcate pods measuring up to 5.2 cm (2 in) long.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Adenodolichos rupestris is native to Tanzania and Zambia. Its habitat is in woodland at altitudes of around 1,200 m (4,000 ft). The species was initially found on rocks at a waterfall.[1]

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References
  1. "Adenodolichos rupestris Verdc". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  2. "rubellus - rusticus". Dictionary of Botanical Epithets. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  3. 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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