Sphenostylis stenocarpa
African Yam Bean, African Yam Bean
Also known as: Dolichos stenocarpus Hochst. ex A.Rich. +6 more
- Dolichos stenocarpus Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Sphenostylis congensis A.Chev.
- Sphenostylis ornata A.Chev.
- Sphenostylis stenocarpa var. latifoliolata (De Wild.) De Wild.
- Vigna ornata var. latifoliolata De Wild.
- Vigna ornata Welw. ex Baker
- Vigna stenocarpa Taub.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Sphenostylis stenocarpa (commonly known as African yam bean) is a climbing plant within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Burkina