Adenodolichos rupestris

Adenodolichos rupestris is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa. The specific epithet means 'found near rocks', referring to where the species was initially encountered.

Description

Adenodolichos rupestris grows as a woody herb, measuring up to long. The leaves consist of three elliptic or obovate leaflets, measuring up to long, glabrous above and pubescent below. Inflorescences, in racemes, feature purplish flowers. The fruits are oblanceolate or falcate pods measuring up to long.

Distribution and habitat

Adenodolichos rupestris is native to Tanzania and Zambia. Its habitat is in woodland at altitudes of around. The species was initially found on rocks at a waterfall.