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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.

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

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Burkina

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