About Orange Tephrosia
Orange Tephrosia (Tephrosia tinctoria) 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 dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Tephrosia tinctoria
- Genus
- Tephrosia
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests and scrub jungles
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-March
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Local Names
- Marathi
- केशरी उन्हाली Keshari Unhali
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Orange Tephrosia belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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