Kathi / Three-Leaved Indigofera
Indigofera trifoliata
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand & more
- Flowering
- September-January
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera trifoliata
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Open and dry deciduous forests, also in degraded areas
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- Indomalesia, China, Australia
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
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.
Local Names
- Hindi
- Kathi
About Kathi
Three-Leaved Indigofera (Indigofera trifoliata) 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 and dry deciduous forests, also in degraded areas. It occurs across Indomalesia, China, Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Kathi belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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