Rhynchosia filipes
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A small shrub or herb. It is trailing and has thin stems. The leaves are alternate and have 3 leaflets. The leaflets are 6.5 cm long. They are white and velvety underneath. They have a sharp tip. The flowers are moderate size of thin stalks. The fruit is a 2 seeded oblong pod. It is 1.3 cm long. It has soft hairs.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests and grasslands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
In south India plants flower and fruit in January to March.
Its other names
Local names
Kattuthuvarai