About cowpea witchweed
cowpea witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) is a herb belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family (Figwort family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in scrub jungles and deciduous forests. It occurs across Tropical Africa through Arabia, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Striga gesnerioides
- Genus
- Striga
- Family
- SCROPHULARIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Scrub jungles and deciduous forests
- Distribution
- Tropical Africa through Arabia, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- मिस्सी Missi
- Malayalam
- അള്ളാൻകിഴങ്ങ്
- Marathi
- बंबाखू
Botanical family
Scrophulariaceae
Figwort family
cowpea witchweed belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.
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