Nurreypitten Keerai / Indian Rothia
Rothia indica
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & more
- Flowering
- August-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
- Nurreypitten keerai
- Kannada
- Baela kaalu soppu
About Nurreypitten Keerai
Indian Rothia (Rothia indica) 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 deciduous forests and foothills. It occurs across Indo-Malesia and Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-April. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Nurreypitten Keerai belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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