Adenodolichos exellii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Adenodolichos |
Species: | A. exellii |
Binomial name | |
Adenodolichos exellii Torre |
Adenodolichos exellii is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa.
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.
Distribution and habitat
Adenodolichos exellii is native to Angola and Zambia. Its habitat is in woodland.
References
- ^ "Adenodolichos exellii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- B. Mackinder; R. Pasquet; R. M. Polhill; Bernard Verdcourt (2001). Flora Zambesiaca. Vol. 3. Crown Agents for Overseas Governments & Administrations – via Plants of the World Online.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Adenodolichos exellii |
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