Poiretia unifoliolata

Poiretia unifoliolata

Poiretia unifoliolata is a leguminous plant distinguished by its single-leaflet leaves, as its epithet indicates, belonging to the genus Poiretia in the family Fabaceae. It is a South American herb or subshrub of open grassland habitats, representing one of few unifoliolate members of its family.

Taxonomy

Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Poiretia unifoliolata

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Poiretia unifoliolata belong to?
Poiretia unifoliolata (Poiretia unifoliolata) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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