Camoensia scandens (Welw.) J.B.Gillett

Species

Angiosperms > Fabales > Fabaceae > Camoensia

Characteristics

A liane with 3-foliolate stipellate leaves, spiny stipules and axillary racemes of spectacular flowers.. Hypanthium 4.5–8 cm. long, brown floccose tomentose.. Flowers somewhat caesalpinioid but standard much broader than other petals (outside in bud), white and yellow or brownish towards frilly margin, 14–16 cm. long; stamens 11, united below.. Pod dehiscent.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support climber
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Nitrogen fixer rhizobia
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

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Uses environmental use medicinal
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Images

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Distribution

Camoensia scandens world distribution map, present in Angola, Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Tanzania, United Republic of, and United States of America

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:483499-1
WFO ID wfo-0000212065
COL ID 68WQP
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Synonyms

Camoensia scandens Camoensia maxima Giganthemum scandens