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Mackinder, B. et al. (2001) Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(5)
Mostly perennial herbs with trailing stems or lianes, less often erect subshrubs. Leaves pinnately 3(-5)-foliolate; stipels present. Inflorescences axillary, bearing clusters of flowers along a false raceme. Bracts caducous; bracteoles 0. Calyx 2-lipped. Corolla usually blue, mauve or purple. Style with a distinct bulging excentric callus at junction with ovary. Pods dehiscent. Seeds 3-8, flattened. Worldwide: 3 species in tropical and South Africa Caprivi: 2 taxa. |
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