Erumaikkali / Cow Itch
Mucuna atropurpurea
- Habit
- Liana
- Found in India
- Uttarakhand
- Flowering
- December-April
Plant Details
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
- Tamil
- Erumaikkali, Periyatalarkoti, Talargodi
- Malayalam
- Naikorana, Chirithelly
About Erumaikkali
Cow Itch (Mucuna atropurpurea) is a liana 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, evergreen and shola forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Malaccas. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-April.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Erumaikkali belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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