About Cow Itch
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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Mucuna atropurpurea
- Genus
- Mucuna
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Liana
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous, evergreen and shola forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Malaccas
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Erumaikkali, Periyatalarkoti, Talargodi
- Malayalam
- Naikorana, Chirithelly
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Cow Itch belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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