IUCN Status
: Not Applicable
Author: Neetu Kumari
Hi! Neetu this side, I'm a keen observer of the nature around me since my childhood and I always wanted to share the beauty of the mother nature with others too, so, I'm here to share my observations about plants.
- Vines/Climbers
- Jaipur
- Naturally grown
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The native range of this species is Mexico to W. South America and Tobago. It is a scrambling annual or perennial and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.
It is introduced in India as it is used as animal food and has environmental uses as it is used as a cover for ground to prevent soil erosion and to improve soil quality.
Sources: POWO, FOI. -
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It has green trifoliate leaves with hairy upper side. -
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Habit: Scambling vine
It is a densely hairy( silverish-whitish), green vine. -
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Flower and Inflorescence
It has dark reddish purple flowers as the common name suggests. Inflorescence-Raceme type.