About Asian Indigo
Asian Indigo (Indigofera trita var. marginulata) 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 deciduous forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera trita var. marginulata
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-December
Local Names
- Tamil
- புனல்முருங்கை punal-murunkai
- Telugu
- జీడి వెంపలి jidi vempali
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Asian Indigo belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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