Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet

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Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet
determined by: C. Logie & R, Brand: 2000
Climber scrambler; perennial, vine, stem; up to 10m, but plant can coverlOm2 of trees,
generally less though, leaves; trifoliate, triangular, distinct mid vein, margine smooth
(petiole 4-8cm), entire, flower; black to magenta, terminally in sprays of 6-12,2 petals
15mm, typical pea flower & pod, mature pods 55mm, massed flowers in sun,
occasional, exotic.
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore. Baviaanskloof, Geelhoutbos camp, challets,
along river next to huts: 33°38,93HS, 14°14’767'E
Ficus sp., Fems, Podocarpus fulcatus, Celtis africana, Maytenus sp., Salix sp., Rhus
sp.. Forest riperian, ravine, soil; humus, moist, quartzite, ful sun, E & W.
Phytochemical Sample Codes:
240a PL(RB-315)
R. Brand 240 with B. Logie	31-Aug-00
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