Podolotus hosackiodes Benth.

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Status: Accepted
Genus: Podolotus Benth.
Tribe: Loteae
References: [1861]

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Other names:

• Astragalus hosackiodes (Benth.)Benth. [Synonym] [1861]
  
• Kerstania nuristanica Rech.f. [Synonym] [1861]
  

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Descriptors:

• Habit:
  • Herb
• Lifespan:
  • Perennial
• Stems:
  • Not climbing
• Source(s):
  • 1991(W Asia)Lock JM & Simpson K
  • 1999(Missing Genera)Brandt SM & Heald J

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Geographical Distribution:

• Asia
  • Afghanistan
  • India
  • Iran
  • Pakistan

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Notes:

• The systematic position of this taxon has been much discussed.
  
• Lassen (pers. comm.) considers that it is a good member of the Loteae.
  

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Last Update: 14/06/2001 14:45:12