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Antopetitia
Scientific Name: Antopetitia
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Antopetitia
Antopetitia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae, and the subfamily Faboideae.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as an annual herb.
- Members of the genus Antopetitia have been found growing in roadsides, scrubs and footpaths.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Subfamily: Faboideae
- Tribe: Loteae
- The Plant List includes 3 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Antopetitia, of which 1 is an accepted species name.
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Antopetitia is found in tropical Africa.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Nigeria (Taraba State, Sardauna Province, Mambilla Plateau, Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve).
- It grows in grassland rocky outcrops, and is also found as a weed in cultivations, roadsides, and footpaths at altitudes of 1000-3400 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- Members of the genus are described as spreading to erect, pubescent annuals.
- Leaves are imparipinnate (odd-pinnately compound).
- Leaflets number between 5 and 11.
- The petiole (leaf stalk) is absent or very short.
- Stipules are reduced to glands.
- Flowers are yellow or orange and grow in axillary locations (from the axil of the leaf).
Antopetitia abyssinica
- One accepted species within the genus is Antopetitia abyssinica A. Rich.
Ecology
- It can be found as a weed in cultivations and along roadsides and footpaths, indicating it can colonize disturbed areas.
Further Information
- More information can be found via Jstor_African Plant.
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 820214.
- Tropicos and IPCN databases may also hold relevant information.