Apple-leaf

Philenoptera violacea (Klotzsch) Schrire

Philenoptera violacea, commonly known as Apple-leaf or rain tree, is a species in the legume family (Fabaceae). It is native to several regions in Africa, including Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The species was formally described in 2000.

Description

Philenoptera violacea is a member of the Fabaceae family and is known by various local names such as Mphata, Mohata, Isihomohomo, and Ichithamuzi. It is distributed across multiple African countries and is recognized for its ecological and botanical significance within its native range. The species is part of the genus Philenoptera and was published under the authorship (Klotzsch) Schrire.