About Desmodium biarticulatum
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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Desmodium biarticulatum
- Genus
- Desmodium
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Open deciduous forests and coastal areas
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Celebes, Australia, Sumatra
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Desmodium biarticulatum belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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