| Adenodolichos acutifoliolatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Adenodolichos |
| Species: | A. acutifoliolatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Adenodolichos acutifoliolatus | |
Adenodolichos acutifoliolatus is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Tanzania.
Description
Adenodolichos acutifoliolatus grows as a shrubby herb, up to 0.9 metres (3 ft) tall. The leaves consist of up to 3 pairs of lanceolate leaflets, pubescent above and beneath and measuring up to 11.3 cm (4 in) long. Inflorescences have flowers featuring mauve petals.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Adenodolichos acutifoliolatus is endemic to Tanzania. Its habitat is in Brachystegia woodland at altitudes of around 1,100 m (3,600 ft).[2]
References
- ↑ "Adenodolichos acutifoliolatus Verdc". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- 1 2 J. B. Gillett; R. M. Polhill; Bernard Verdcourt (1971). Henk Beentje; R. M. Polhill (eds.). Flora of Tropical East Africa. Leguminosae (part 4), Subfamily Papilionoideae (2), Part 3. Crown Agents for Overseas Governments & Administrations. ISBN 9780855920173 – via Plants of the World Online.
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