About Indigofera vicioides
Indigofera vicioides (Indigofera vicioides) 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 between rocks of scrub jungles on hill slopes key identification features : decumbent; flowers red. It occurs across India, Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Indigofera vicioides
- Genus
- Indigofera
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Between rocks of scrub jungles on hill slopes Key identification features : Decumbent; flowers red
- Distribution
- India, Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-January
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Indigofera vicioides belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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