About Desmodium velutinum
Desmodium velutinum (Desmodium velutinum) 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, Nepal, Bhutan, Africa, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Indo-China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Siam, Indonesia, Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-June. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Desmodium velutinum
- Genus
- Desmodium
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Dry and moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
- Distribution
- India, Nepal, Bhutan, Africa, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Indo-China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Siam, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Desmodium velutinum belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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