Teramnus uncinatus

Overview

Teramnus uncinatus is a climbing or twining legume native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia, with hooked structures on its pods or stems as the epithet

Teramnus uncinatus is a climbing or twining legume native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia, with hooked structures on its pods or stems as the epithet uncinatus suggests. The plant grows in grasslands, forest edges, and disturbed habitats, producing small papilionoid flowers and narrow pods. Several Teramnus species are considered for use in tropical forage systems due to their high protein content and palatability to livestock.