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Dolichos angustissimus

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It is slender and twines upwards. The leaflets are narrow and long. They are 5-10 cm long. There are 2-4 flowers in a group. They are purple. The fruit is a pod with 6-8 seeds.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tephrosia avasmontana Dinter;