Lianora

Lianora is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. The genus is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is characterized by its small, inconspicuous flowers and the presence of stipules that are fused to form a tube around the stem. The genus includes approximately 15 species, which are typically found in wooded areas and along riverbanks.

The plants in the genus Lianora are perennial herbs or shrubs, with alternate, pinnate leaves. The inflorescences are axillary, racemose, and consist of small, yellow or white flowers. The fruits are pods that contain several seeds. The genus is named after the French botanist Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck, who first described the type species, Lianora coromandeliana, in 1789.

Lianora species are not commonly cultivated, but some are used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The genus is of particular interest to botanists and taxonomists due to its unique morphological features and the challenges it presents in classification. Further research is needed to fully understand the genetic relationships and evolutionary history of the genus.