Macrotyloma (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or perennial vines of Africa and India and Australia; plants often placed in genus Dolichos.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Macrotyloma is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, commonly known as dolichos or lablab.
- The macrotyloma vine is a perennial legume native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is widely cultivated for its edible seeds and pods.
- In Australia, macrotyloma is considered an invasive weed, outcompeting native vegetation and altering ecosystem processes.
- Macrotyloma plants are often used as a green manure crop, adding organic matter and nutrients to the soil.
- The seeds of macrotyloma are rich in protein and are used as a food source in many parts of Africa and Asia.