Macrotyloma prostratum

Macrotyloma prostratum

Overview

Macrotyloma prostratum is a prostrate leguminous herb in the genus Macrotyloma, family Fabaceae, with a low, spreading growth habit as the epithet indicate

Macrotyloma prostratum is a prostrate leguminous herb in the genus Macrotyloma, family Fabaceae, with a low, spreading growth habit as the epithet indicates. It grows in tropical African or Asian grasslands and produces small papilionoid flowers and narrow seed pods, fixing atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.

Taxonomy

Ordre Fabales
Famille Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Macrotyloma prostratum

Questions fréquentes

What family does Macrotyloma prostratum belong to?
Macrotyloma prostratum (Macrotyloma prostratum) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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