About Derris brevipes
Derris brevipes (Derris brevipes) is a liana 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 evergreen and semi-evergreen forests key identification features : large climbing shrub with red flowers and densely silky pods. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Derris brevipes
- Genus
- Derris
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Liana
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests Key identification features : Large Climbing shrub with red flowers and densely silky pods
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- നഞ്ചുവള്ളി
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Derris brevipes belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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