Tylosema — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Tylosema recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Tylosema esculentum
Tylosema esculentum
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the drier tropics, marama bean occurs naturally in an extreme environment with high temperatures and very low rainfall. It can be found at elevations up to 1,500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 30°c, but can tolerate 16 - 50°c.
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EdibleMedicinal
Tylosema fassoglense
Tylosema fassoglense
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in sunny positions and dappled shade. In the wild, the plant grows well on poor, sandy soils, but is also found on rocky or clay soils. Prefers a well-drained soil.
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