Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum
Macrotylomoma biflorum var. biflorum, commonly known as the horse gram, is a nutrient-dense legume highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is used to treat kidney stones, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues, offering a potent natural solution for enhancing metabolic health and vitality.
- Scientific name: Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, the variety biflorum is identified under the genus Macrotyloma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Macrotyloma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Macrotyloma biflorum var. biflorum, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several key countries throughout this part of the continent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Benin and Burkina. The species is also widely distributed within the nations of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |