Crotalaria falcata
Vahl ex DC.
Fabaceae Edible: Leaves
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James K. Wetterer
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James K. Wetterer
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James K. Wetterer
Description
A tropical shrub of the Fabaceae family with edible leaves.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Guinea Bissau, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, West Africa,
Notes
There are about 550 Crotalaria species. They are mostly tropical. Crotalaria falcata Schumach. & Thonn. is a synonym of Crotalaria goreensis Guill. & Perr.
Synonyms
Crotalaria obovata
Also Known As
N-far, Ntume, Pammede, Pano
References (3)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 71
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 198
- Prodr. 2:132. 1825
