Adenopodia
Adenopodia is a genus of legume in the family Fabaceae, that occurs in the northern Neotropics and Africa. They may grow as lianas, shrubs or trees. The petioles have a distinct gland above their base, hence the Greek name which is a combination of "gland-" and "foot".
Species
It contains the following species:- Adenopodia gymnantha Brenan – western Mexico
- Adenopodia oaxacana M.Sousa – southern Mexico
- Adenopodia patens Brenan – western Mexico & central America
- Adenopodia rotundifolia Brenan – east Africa
- Adenopodia scelerata Brenan – west & central Africa
- Adenopodia schlechteri Brenan – southeastern Africa
- Adenopodia spicata C.Presl – southern Africa