Carrissoa angolensis

Carrissoa angolensis

Overview

Carrissoa angolensis is a leguminous plant endemic to Angola in the family Fabaceae, named after the Portuguese botanist Luiz Wittnich Carrisso. It represe

Carrissoa angolensis is a leguminous plant endemic to Angola in the family Fabaceae, named after the Portuguese botanist Luiz Wittnich Carrisso. It represents a rare element of Angolan flora and belongs to a small endemic genus of the subtropical savannas and woodlands of southwestern Africa.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Carrissoa angolensis

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Carrissoa angolensis belong to?
Carrissoa angolensis (Carrissoa angolensis) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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