About Desmodium laxiflorum
Desmodium laxiflorum (Desmodium laxiflorum) 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 dry and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains. It occurs across India to Formosa, Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Desmodium laxiflorum
- Genus
- Desmodium
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Dry and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
- Distribution
- India to Formosa, Malesia
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Desmodium laxiflorum belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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