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ZZ Indigofera cryptantha

Benth. ex Harv.

Fabaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A shrub. It grows 50 cm tall. It has several branches. The branches are angular and have furrows along them. The leaves are divided 5-8 times. The leaflets are narrow. The flowers are small.

Medicinal Uses

Used in traditional medicine.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant. It occurs between 500-1,500 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe,

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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