Droogmansia pteropus

Droogmansia pteropus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Droogmansia
Species:
D. pteropus
Binomial name
Droogmansia pteropus
Synonyms[2]
  • Desmodium stuhlmannii Taub.
  • Dolichos platypus Baker
  • Dolichos pteropus Baker
  • Droogmansia friesii Schindl.
  • Droogmansia hockii De Wild.
  • Droogmansia longestipitata De Wild.
  • Droogmansia longipes R.E.Fr.
  • Droogmansia platypus (Baker) Schindl.
  • Droogmansia quarrei De Wild.
  • Droogmansia stuhlmannii (Taub.) De Wild.
  • Droogmansia whytei Schindl.

Droogmansia pteropus is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to southern tropical Africa.

Description

Droogmansia pteropus grows as a shrub up to 3 metres (10 ft) tall, or rarely as a small tree. The elliptic or oblong leaves measure up to 9 cm (4 in) long and are pubescent underneath. Inflorescences have many flowers with bright red petals. The fruits are yellowish-brown and measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Droogmansia pteropus is native to southern tropical Africa, across a region from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Mozambique. Its habitat is in wooded grassland or savanna at altitudes of 710–2,250 m (2,300–7,400 ft).[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b Groom, A. (2012). "Droogmansia pteropus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T19891808A20069350. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T19891808A20069350.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Droogmansia pteropus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 March 2020.


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