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| Flowers of O. burchellii, Namibia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Tribe: | Phaseoleae |
| Genus: | Otoptera DC. (1826) |
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Otoptera is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes two species native to southern Africa and Madagascar. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. The generic name Otoptera is derived from a characteristic spur at the base of each wing petal and is a combination of the greek oto meaning ear and ptera meaning wing. Members of the Otoptera genus can be identified by the spur at the base of the petals and spoon shaped styles with two distinct lips.
The genus contains two species; Otoptera burchellii which is native to areas of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe and Otoptera madagascariensis which is native to parts of Madagascar.
Species
- Otoptera burchellii DC.
- Otoptera madagascariensis R.Vig.
References
- ^ Otoptera DC. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Moteetee, A. N.; Van Wyk, B. -E. (2011-04-01). "Taxonomic notes on the genus Otoptera (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae) in southern Africa". South African Journal of Botany. 77 (2): 492–496. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2010.10.007. ISSN 0254-6299.
- "Otoptera burchellii\". International Legume Database & Information Service. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- "Otoptera madagascariensis". International Legume Database & Information Service. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
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