Adenodolichos rhomboideus

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

Adenodolichos rhomboideus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Adenodolichos
Species:
A. rhomboideus
Binomial name
Adenodolichos rhomboideus
Synonyms
  • Adenodolichos anchietae (Hiern) Harms
  • Adenodolichos euryphyllus Harms
  • Dolichos anchietae Hiern
  • Dolichos rhomboideus O.Hoffm.

Description

Adenodolichos rhomboideus grows as a subshrub. The leaves consist of three ovate leaflets, measuring up to 16 centimetres (6 in) long, puberulous above and pubescent below. Inflorescences are terminal, featuring crimson or purple flowers. The fruits are oblanceolate or falcate pods measuring up to 5.3 cm (2 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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

References
  1. "Adenodolichos rhomboideus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  2. B. Mackinder; R. Pasquet; R. M. Polhill; Bernard Verdcourt (2001). Flora Zambesiaca. 3 – via Plants of the World Online.


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