Biology:Adenodolichos baumii
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Short description: Species of plant
| Adenodolichos baumii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Adenodolichos |
| Species: | A. baumii
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| Binomial name | |
| Adenodolichos baumii Harms[1]
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Adenodolichos baumii is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa.
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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Adenodolichos baumii". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:472223-1. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ↑ B. Mackinder; R. Pasquet; R. M. Polhill; Bernard Verdcourt (2001). Flora Zambesiaca. 3. Crown Agents for Overseas Governments & Administrations.
Wikidata ☰ Q15521283 entry
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