Fabaceae · Smithia

Congested Flower Smithia

Smithia conferta

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & more
Flowering
September-February

Plant Details

Scientific name
Smithia conferta
Genus
Smithia
Family
Fabaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Marshy areas in grasslands, also in plains
Habitat type
Wetland, Grassland
Distribution
Indo-Malesia to Australia
Found in India
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
September-February
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Congested Flower Smithia

Congested Flower Smithia (Smithia conferta) 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 marshy areas in grasslands, also in plains. It occurs across Indo-Malesia to Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-February.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Congested Flower Smithia belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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