Adenodolichos baumii

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

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

Description

Adenodolichos baumii grows as a shrub, measuring up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. The leaves consist of three oblong leaflets, measuring up to 10 cm (4 in) long, puberulous above and pubescent below. Inflorescences are terminal, featuring crimson to purplish to near black flowers. The fruits are oblanceolate or falcate pods measuring up to 8 cm (3 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Adenodolichos baumii is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and Zambia. Its habitat is in woodland.[1]

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References

  1. "Adenodolichos baumii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  2. B. Mackinder; R. Pasquet; R. M. Polhill; Bernard Verdcourt (2001). Flora Zambesiaca. 3. Crown Agents for Overseas Governments & Administrations via Plants of the World Online.


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