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ZZ Indigofera spicata

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Fabaceae Edible: Medicine, Caution Potential hazards — see below

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Description

A herb. The stems lie along the ground and are 80 cm long. The stems are angular or flattened. The leaves are compound. There are many flowers in a group. The pods can be curved. They are 11-18 mm long and 1.7 mm wide. There are 5-8 seeds. They are yellow.

Medicinal Uses

Used in traditional medicine.

Known Hazards

Caution advised in use.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, South Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa,

Synonyms

Indigofera neglecta N. E. Br.Indigofera parkeri BakerIndigofera pusilla Lam.

References (1)

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

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