👉 Echinolaena is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical Africa and Asia. They are known for their large, sprawling leaves that can be up to 10 feet long and wide. The flowers typically have five petals, each with a single sepal and a single corolla, and are often arranged in a cluster around a stem or branch. Echinolaena is also known for its colorful fruits, which are similar to the yellow fruit of the