Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007) Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2)
Shrubs or trees. Leaves paripinnate, with 2–many leaflets; stipules linear, caducous; leaflets alternate, sessile, asymmetric, midrib subcentral. Inflorescence racemose, usually simple. Hypanthium present, up to 5 mm long; sepals 4, subequal; petals white, 4–5, subequal. Ovary 2-ovulate. Fruit pods without a lateral nerve; dorsal suture winged. Worldwide: 3 species in tropical Africa. DRC: 1 taxon. |
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