Adenodolichos exellii

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

Adenodolichos exellii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Adenodolichos
Species:
A. exellii
Binomial name
Adenodolichos exellii
Torre[1]

Description

Adenodolichos exellii grows as a shrub, measuring up to 1 metre (3 ft) tall, rarely to 2.5 metres (8 ft). The leaves consist of three elliptic leaflets, measuring up to 17 cm (7 in) long, pubescent on both surfaces. Inflorescences are terminal, featuring purple to red flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Adenodolichos exellii is native to Angola and Zambia. Its habitat is in woodland.[1]

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References

  1. "Adenodolichos exellii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 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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