Fabaceae · Eleiotis

One-Leaf Glycine

Eleiotis monophylla

HerbMedicinal
Habit
Herb
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Eleiotis monophylla
Genus
Eleiotis
Family
Fabaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Open deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year
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 One-Leaf Glycine

One-Leaf Glycine (Eleiotis monophylla) is a herb 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. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. It flowers and fruits through much of the year. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

One-Leaf Glycine belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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