About Alysicarpus rugosus
Alysicarpus rugosus (Alysicarpus rugosus) is a herb belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in scrub forests. It occurs across Tropical Africa, Madagascar, Himalayas, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Malesia, China, Australia (Queensland). It flowers and fruits through much of the year. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Alysicarpus rugosus
- Genus
- Alysicarpus
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Scrub forests
- Distribution
- Tropical Africa, Madagascar, Himalayas, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Malesia, China, Australia (Queensland)
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Alysicarpus rugosus belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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