About Rufous Uraria
Rufous Uraria (Uraria rufescens) 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 valley forests, deciduous forests, also in the plains. It occurs across India, Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Uraria rufescens
- Genus
- Uraria
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Valley forests, deciduous forests, also in the plains
- Distribution
- India, Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Malesia
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- महादेव जटा Mahadev Jata
- Bengali
- শালপান Salpan
- Kannada
- ಅಂಟುಬೆಳೆ ಗಿಡ Antubele Gida, ಮೂವಿಲೆ Moovile
- Malayalam
- വലിയ മൂവില Valiya Moovila
- Marathi
- पृष्णिपर्णी Prsniparni
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Rufous Uraria belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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