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Adenopodia

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Fabaceae

Order
  
Fabales

Rank
  
Genus

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Adenopodia is a genus of legume in the Fabaceae family, that occurs in the northern Neotropics and Africa. They may grow as lianas, shrubs or trees. The petioles have a distinct gland above their base, hence the Greek name which is a combination of "gland-" and "foot".

Species

It contains the following species:

  • Adenopodia gymnantha Brenan – western Mexico
  • Adenopodia oaxacana M.Sousa – southern Mexico
  • Adenopodia patens (Hook. & Arn.) Brenan – western Mexico & central America
  • Adenopodia rotundifolia (Harms) Brenan – east Africa
  • Adenopodia scelerata (A.Chev.) Brenan – west & central Africa
  • Adenopodia schlechteri (Harms) Brenan – southeastern Africa
  • Adenopodia spicata (E.Mey.) C.Presl – southern Africa
  • References

    Adenopodia Wikipedia