Family: Fabaceae
Synonym: Atylosia scarabaeoides (L.) Benth.
Vernacular name: Kattumuthira
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Moist deciduous forests, also in
the plains
Distribution: Tropical Asia; introduced in
Africa
Flowering and Fruiting: September-January
Key identification features: This plant is characterized by its
slender, twining Habit and brown, fuzzy stems. It has trifoliate leaves with
leaflets that are obovate or elliptic in shape. Its flowers are arranged in
racemes or panicles, are pale yellow. The pods are brown and fuzzy
Uses: Provides habitat and food for various wildlife species, including birds, insects, and small mammals. The seeds are consumed by birds, which aids in seed.
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