Macrotyloma schweinfurthii

Macrotyloma schweinfurthii

Overview

Macrotyloma schweinfurthii is a leguminous plant in the genus Macrotyloma, family Fabaceae, named after the botanist Georg Schweinfurth. It grows in tropic

Macrotyloma schweinfurthii is a leguminous plant in the genus Macrotyloma, family Fabaceae, named after the botanist Georg Schweinfurth. It grows in tropical African habitats and produces small papilionoid flowers and slender seed pods typical of the genus, fixing atmospheric nitrogen in the soil.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Macrotyloma schweinfurthii

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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