Macrotyloma uniflorum
Horse Gram, Horsegram
Also known as: Dolichos uniflorus Lam. +2 more
- Dolichos uniflorus Lam.
- Glycine uniflora (Lam.) Dalzell
- Kerstingiella uniflora (Lam.) J.A.Lackey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual or perennial.
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Macrotyloma uniflorum (commonly known as Horse Gram) is a scrambling annual or perennial plant within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, East Himalaya, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Pakistan, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, West Himalaya, 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)
Jawa, Nepal, Philippines, Queensland, Taiwan
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms