About Large Tephrosia
Large Tephrosia (Tephrosia maxima) is an undershrub 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 rocky areas, waste places and sea coasts, also foot hills of deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, East Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Tephrosia maxima
- Genus
- Tephrosia
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Rocky areas, waste places and sea coasts, also foot hills of deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, East Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Large Tephrosia belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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