Macrotyloma fimbriatum
(Harms) Verdc.
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Description
An erect herb. It grows 60 cm tall. It has a tuberous rootstock. It puts up stems each year and these are slightly hairy. The leaves have one leaflet 3-15 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. There are 4-8 flowers in a group in the axils of leaves. The flower standard is creamy green with a purple blotch. The pods are 5-6 cm long by 5-6 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The tubers are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The tubers are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland. It grows between 600-1,650 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo DR, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia,
Synonyms
Dolichos esculentus de Wild.Dolichos fimbriatus Harms
References (3)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 15 (As Dolichos fimbriatus)
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 45 (As Dolichos esculentus)
