''Macrotyloma'' is a genus of plants in the
legume family which include several species of edible
bean
A bean is the seed of some plants in the legume family (Fabaceae) used as a vegetable for human consumption or animal feed. The seeds are often preserved through drying (a ''pulse''), but fresh beans are also sold. Dried beans are traditi ...
s. Some species are also used as fodder for livestock.
[Blumenthal, M.J. and Staples, I.B]
"Origin, evaluation and use of Macrotyloma as a forage - a review"
''Tropical Grasslands'' 1993, vol. 27, pages 16-29.
Species include:
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Macrotyloma africanum''
(Brenan ex R. Wilczek) Verdc.
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Macrotyloma axillare''
(E. Mey.) Verdc. - perennial horse gram
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Macrotyloma daltonii''
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Macrotyloma densiflorum''
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Macrotyloma ellipticum''
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Macrotyloma geocarpum'' - Kersting's groundnut, ground bean
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Macrotyloma maranguense''
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Macrotyloma oliganthum''
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Macrotyloma rupestre''
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Macrotyloma stenophyllum''
(Harms) Verdc.
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Macrotyloma stipulosum''
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Macrotyloma tenuiflorum''
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Macrotyloma uniflorum
''Macrotyloma uniflorum'' (horsegram, also known as horse gram, kulthi bean, gahat, hurali, or Madras gram) is a legume native to tropical southern Asia, known for its distinct taste and texture, widely used legume in many cuisines. It is also kno ...
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(Lam.) Verdc. - horse gram, kulthi
**''M. uniflorum'' var. ''benadirianum''
(Chiov.) Verdc.
References
External links
Flora of ZimbabweGRIN Species List
Phaseoleae
Fabaceae genera
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