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 MexicoAdenopodia oaxacana M.Sousa – southern MexicoAdenopodia patens Brenan – western Mexico & central AmericaAdenopodia rotundifolia Brenan – east AfricaAdenopodia scelerata Brenan – west & central AfricaAdenopodia schlechteri Brenan – southeastern AfricaAdenopodia spicata C.Presl – southern Africa