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Mackinder, B. et al. (2001) Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(5)
Climbing herbs or subshrubs. Leaves pinnately 3-foliolate. Stipules and stipels both present; stipules and bracteoles with close parallel raised nerves. Inflorescence a few-many flowered false raceme. Calyx 5-lobed; upper 2 lobes fused to form a lip. Standard with a conspicuous spur 1-2 mm long on the outside above the claw. Pod linear, with longitudinally raised ribs on either side of each margin, dehiscent. Worldwide: 35 species in tropical and subtropical parts of America Mozambique: 1 cultivated taxon. |
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