Southern astragalus
Flemingia prostrata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub that lies along the ground. It is 1-2 m high. The rootstock is straight and stout and 1 m long. The branches are slender. They are covered with brown hairs. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The leaflets are oval and 4-9 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers are rose-pink. The pods are round and 8-10 mm long by 5-6 mm across. There are 2 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is native to southern China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The root is sliced and cooked with pig feet. The fruit are seeds are ground small and used in chutney.

Edible parts

Root, fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Qian jin ba, Titri

Synonyms

Flemingia philippinensis Merrill et Rolfe; Moghania philippinensis (Merrill et Rolfe) Li;