Otoptera

Otoptera is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It includes two species native to southern Africa and Madagascar.[1] It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. The generic name Otoptera is derived from a characteristic spur at the base of each wing petal and is a combination of the greek oto meaning ear and ptera meaning wing.[2] Members of the Otoptera genus can be identified by the spur at the base of the petals and spoon shaped styles with two distinct lips.[2]

Otoptera
Flowers of O. burchellii, Namibia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Tribe: Phaseoleae
Genus: Otoptera
DC. (1826)
Species[1]

2; see text

The genus contains two species; Otoptera burchellii which is native to areas of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe[3] and Otoptera madagascariensis which is native to parts of Madagascar.[4]

Species
  • Otoptera burchellii DC.
  • Otoptera madagascariensis R.Vig.

References
  1. Otoptera DC. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  2. Moteetee, A. N.; Van Wyk, B. -E. (2011-04-01). "Taxonomic notes on the genus Otoptera (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae) in southern Africa". South African Journal of Botany. 77 (2): 492–496. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2010.10.007. ISSN 0254-6299.
  3. "Otoptera burchellii\". International Legume Database & Information Service. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  4. "Otoptera madagascariensis". International Legume Database & Information Service. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
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