Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SIGMOIDOTROPIS (Piper) A. Delgado, Amer. J. Bot. 98: 1710. 2011.
BASIONYM: Phaseolus Linnaeus, sect. Sigmoidotropis Piper, Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 674. 1926.
TYPE: Sigmoidotropis speciosa (Kunth) A. Delgado 2011. (Phaseolus speciosus Kunth 1824.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigmoidotropis antillana | CARIBBEAN COWPEA | Not Native | ||
| Sigmoidotropis speciosa | WANDERING COWPEA | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Calyx 5-6 mm long; corolla 2-3 cm long, the keel petal curved upward or slightly back towards the upper petal
1. Calyx 8-10 mm long; corolla 3-4 cm long, the keel petal strongly curved pointing straight back towards the throat, pointing downwards, or nearly spirally coiled
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|