Desmodium ferrugineum
- Habit
- Shrub
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering
- Throughout the year
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Desmodium ferrugineum
Desmodium ferrugineum is a shrub 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 moist deciduous forests, grasslands and montane scrub jungles. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Desmodium ferrugineum belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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