Adenodolichos

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Adenodolichos
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Clade: Millettioids
Tribe: Phaseoleae
Subtribe: Cajaninae
Genus: Adenodolichos
Harms [1]

Adenodolichos is a genus of shrubs in the legume family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa.

Species

As of June 2020, Plants of the World Online recognises the following species: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Adenodolichos Harms". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 June 2020.