Dioclea virgata

Dioclea virgata

Overview

Dioclea virgata is a slender-stemmed leguminous vine in the genus Dioclea, belonging to the family Fabaceae. Native to tropical America, it climbs through

Dioclea virgata is a slender-stemmed leguminous vine in the genus Dioclea, belonging to the family Fabaceae. Native to tropical America, it climbs through open forests and scrublands and produces the large, flat, woody pods with hard seeds characteristic of this neotropical genus in the tribe Phaseoleae.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Dioclea virgata

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Dioclea virgata belong to?
Dioclea virgata (Dioclea virgata) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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