Adenodolichos kaessneri
Adenodolichos kaessneri is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to central Africa.
| Adenodolichos kaessneri | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Adenodolichos |
| Species: | A. kaessneri |
| Binomial name | |
| Adenodolichos kaessneri | |
Description
Adenodolichos kaessneri grows as a shrub, from 0.9–1.8 metres (3–6 ft) tall. The leaves consist of up to 3 pairs of elliptical leaflets, pubescent above and beneath and measuring up to 11.5 cm (5 in) long. Inflorescences have flowers featuring white petals with coloured veins. The fruits are pods measuring 4–5.5 cm (1.6–2.2 in) long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Adenodolichos kaessneri is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania.[1][2] Its habitat is in grassland, savanna and Brachystegia woodland. Some populations of the species are present in protected areas. In Tanzania, Adenodolichos kaessneri is found at altitudes from 1,000–1,600 m (3,300–5,200 ft).[1]
References
- Contu, S. (2012). "Adenodolichos kaessneri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T19891681A20001452. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- "Adenodolichos kaessneri Harms". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- 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.