Fabaceae · Desmodium

Desmodium biarticulatum

UndershrubMedicinal
Habit
Undershrub
Flowering
September-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Desmodium biarticulatum
Genus
Desmodium
Family
Fabaceae
Habitat
Open deciduous forests and coastal areas
Habitat type
Coastal, Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Celebes, Australia, Sumatra
Flowering & fruiting
September-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Desmodium biarticulatum

Desmodium biarticulatum is an undershrub 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 open deciduous forests and coastal areas. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Celebes, Australia, Sumatra. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Desmodium biarticulatum belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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