About Three-leaved Indigofera
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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera trifoliata
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Open and dry deciduous forests, also in degraded areas
- Distribution
- Indomalesia, China, Australia
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Kathi
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Three-leaved Indigofera belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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