Fabaceae · Teramnus

Blue Wiss

Teramnus labialis

ClimberMedicinal
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan & more
Flowering
July-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Teramnus labialis
Genus
Teramnus
Family
Fabaceae
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Dry deciduous forests, also in the plains
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
Paleotropics
Found in India
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
July-January
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 Blue Wiss

Blue Wiss (Teramnus labialis) is a climber 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, also in the plains. It occurs across Paleotropics. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Blue Wiss belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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