Macrotyloma

Updated on Sep 23, 2024

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Kingdom Plantae Subfamily Faboideae Subtribe Phaseolinae Higher classification Legumes Order Fabales		Family Fabaceae Tribe Phaseoleae Scientific name Macrotyloma Rank Genus

Lower classifications Horse gram, Geocarpa groundnut

Macrotyloma is a genus of plants in the legume family which include several species of edible beans. Some species are also used as fodder for livestock.

Species include:

Macrotyloma africanum (Brenan ex R. Wilczek) Verdc.

Macrotyloma axillare (E. Mey.) Verdc. - perennial horse gram

Macrotyloma daltonii

Macrotyloma densiflorum

Macrotyloma ellipticum

Macrotyloma geocarpum - Kersting's groundnut, ground bean

Macrotyloma maranguense

Macrotyloma oliganthum

Macrotyloma rupestre

Macrotyloma stenophyllum (Harms) Verdc.

Macrotyloma stipulosum