Psophocarpus lecomtei
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Description
A bean. The plant lies along the ground and the leaves are flat to the ground. The vine is slender and not climbing. Plants can cover an area 2-3 m across. The pods are small and winged. The pods are about 3 cm long. The pods open after fire.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo,
Notes
It is probably not used as human food.
References (1)
- Harder, D., Lolema, O. P. M. & Tshisand, M., 1990, Use, Nutritional Composition and Ecogeography of Four Species of Psophocarpus (Fabaceae, Phaseoleae) in Zaire. Economic Botany, Vol. 44, No. 3 pp. 391-409
