Family:
Fabaceae
Synonym: Indigofera trifoliata L.
Habit:
Herb
Habitat:
In degraded forest areas and scrub jungles
Flowering
& Fruiting: September-December
Distribution: Indo-Malesia, China and Australia
Key identification features:
Prostrate herbs with radiating branches; stem slender, reddish, glabrous;
leaflets obovate, obtuse. Flowers in axillary fascicles, 2-4 together; calyx
lobes ovate, acuminate, hairy; standard hispid outside, pink. Pods
linear-oblong, deflexed, compressed; seeds oblong, deep brown, smooth.
Uses:
Used
as a nutritive tonic and a dye
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