Lablab purpureus subsp. uncinatus
Also known as: Dolichos boivinii Drake +5 more
- Dolichos boivinii Drake
- Dolichos lablab var. uncinatus Chiov.
- Lablab niger var. uncinatus (Chiov.) Cufod.
- Lablab purpureus var. uncinatus (Verdc.) Verdc.
- Lablab uncinatus A.Braun ex A.Rich.
- Rhynchosia lablab Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual or perennial.
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Lablab purpureus subsp. uncinatus is a scrambling annual or perennial plant within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Lablab purpureus, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, 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)
Mali, Niger, Somalia
Base Species & Variations