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cologania
Scientific Name: Cologania
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cologania: An Overview
Cologania is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae, and the subfamily Faboideae. These plants are native to both North and South America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cologania Kunth
- Family: Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae)
- Subfamily: Faboideae
- Major Group: Angiosperms (Flowering plants)
Species within the Genus
Some notable species within the Cologania genus include:
- Cologania angustifolia Kunth (Common name: longleaf cologania)
- Cologania broussonetii (Balb.) DC.
- Cologania lemmonii
- Cologania pallida Rose (Common name: pale cologania)
Synonyms for some species exist, such as Cologania ovalifolia Kunth, which is a synonym for Cologania broussonetii (Balb.) DC.
Distribution and Habitat
The genus Cologania is native to North and South America.
Morphological Characteristics
Cologania angustifolia is described as a trifoliate twining herb with long leaf segments. It has purple petals, and its calyx features five lobes, with two of them being fused.
Quirky Facts
- One common name for Cologania obovata is "perrito del monte," which translates to "little dog of the mountain" in Spanish.
Further Information
For more detailed taxonomic information, you can refer to the Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- Taxonomic of the genus Cologania (Fabaceae---Phaseoleae)
- Biologa reproductiva de Cologania broussonetii (Fabaceae, Faboideae)
Additional resources include the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Encyclopedia of Life.