Tephrosia nubica

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It has a woody rootstock. It grows 30-50 cm tall. It has short hairs on the stems. There are 9-11 leaflets The leaflets are 2 cm long and narrow.

It is rich in anti-oxidants.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the desert. It is moderately salt tolerant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Chad, Djibouti, East Africa, Egypt, Israel, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Oman, Palestine, Sahara, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, UAE, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Esmat

Synonyms

Cracca nubica (Boiss.) Kuntze; Pogonostigma nubicum Boiss.;