Sunday, July 21, 2024

Smithia salsuginea Hance

 

Family – Fabaceae

Synonym – Damapana salsuginea (Hance) Kuntze 

Habit – Herb

Habitat – Common in open hill slopes and paddy fields

Distribution – India, Myanmar and China

Flowering and Fruiting – August-November

Key Identification Features –This herbaceous plant has slender stems. Its leaves are obovate, glabrous, and arranged in pairs. The yellow flowers have an exserted corolla, and the seeds are subreniform.

Uses - Its small, white flowers with yellow centers make it an attractive choice for gardens and landscapes.



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