Rothia
Rothia indica

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It lies along the ground. It grows 40 cm high. The leaves are 1-2 cm long by 4-8 mm wide. The flowers are in groups of 1-3 and are yellow, orange or red. The pod is 4-6 cm long by 0.2 cm wide. There are over 20 seeds. These are brown and 1.3 mm across.

Also as Papilionaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can tolerate salty soils. It will grow in alkaline soils. It grows in sandy soils and can tolerate occasional flooding.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves and pods are boiled and eaten as a vegetable.

Famine food

Edible parts

Leaves, pods, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hongdau, Nucha kura, Nurreypitten keerai

Synonyms

Rothia trifoliata Pers.; Trigonella indica L. Check Rothia trifoliata DC.;