Droogmansia pteropus
Droogmansia pteropus is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to southern tropical Africa.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Droogmansia |
Species: | D. pteropus |
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Description
Droogmansia pteropus grows as a shrub up to 3 metres (10 ft) tall, or rarely as a small tree. The elliptic or oblong leaves measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long and are pubescent underneath. Inflorescences have many flowers with bright red petals. The fruits are yellowish-brown and measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Droogmansia pteropus is native to southern tropical Africa, across a region from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Mozambique. Its habitat is in wooded grassland or savanna at altitudes of 710–2,250 m (2,300–7,400 ft).[1][2]
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References
- Groom, A. (2012). "Droogmansia pteropus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T19891808A20069350. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- "Droogmansia pteropus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
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