About Nilgiri Flemingia
Nilgiri Flemingia (Flemingia nilgheriensis) 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 grasslands key identification features : trailing herb with yellow glands. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Flemingia nilgheriensis
- Genus
- Flemingia
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands Key identification features : Trailing herb with yellow glands
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ನೀಲಗಿರಿ ಮೂರೆಲೆ Nilgiri moorale
- Malayalam
- കരിമ്പാല karimbala
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Nilgiri Flemingia belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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