Sphenostylis stenocarpa
In today's world, Sphenostylis stenocarpa is a topic that has gained great relevance and attention in different areas, whether in the personal, social, economic or political sphere. Its impact has generated diverse opinions and positions, making it a topic of constant debate. Furthermore, Sphenostylis stenocarpa has aroused the interest of experts and specialists, who have dedicated time and effort to its study and analysis. In this article, we will explore the different aspects that Sphenostylis stenocarpa presents, in order to understand its importance and relevance today.
| Sphenostylis stenocarpa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Sphenostylis |
| Species: | S. stenocarpa
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| Binomial name | |
| Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Harms
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Sphenostylis stenocarpa or the African yam bean is a species of plant in the Fabaceae which is native to Africa.[1][2] It is an important source of food in many parts of Africa.[3][4][5] The tubers are fried, boiled or roasted, and are higher than the seeds in protein.[6]
References
- ^ Feedipedia
- ^ Useful Tropical Plants
- ^ Klu, GYP; Amoatey, HM; Bansa, D; Kumaga, FK (2001). "Cultivation and use of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) in the Volta Region of Ghana". The Journal of Food Technology in Africa. 6 (3): 74–77. doi:10.4314/jfta.v6i3.19292. hdl:1807/2961.
- ^ Oshodi, AA; Ipinmoroti, KO; Adeyeye, EI; Hall, GM (1995). "Amino and fatty acids composition of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) flour". Food Chemistry. 53 (1): 1–6. doi:10.1016/0308-8146(95)95778-5.
- ^ Azeke, M; et al. (2005). "Nutritional value of African yambean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa L): improvement by lactic acid fermentation". Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 85 (6): 963–970. Bibcode:2005JSFA...85..963A. doi:10.1002/jsfa.2052.
- ^ Sanderson, Helen (2005). Prance, Ghillean; Nesbitt, Mark (eds.). The Cultural History of Plants. Routledge. p. 65. ISBN 0415927463.
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