Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Fabaceae / Papilionaceae
Tephrosia uniflora Pers.
(Syn: Tephrosia petrosa Blatter & Hallberg)
English name:
Local name: Sindhi- Vishoni, Urdu - Bhaker Biyani.
Description:
A perennial erect or semi-erect subshrub having branches from the woody base,
grey pubescent. Leaves 5 to 7 foliate, odd in number. Flowers axillary solitary or
in pair, bright pinkish - purple in colour.
Flowering Period:
September to November.
Habitat:
Mostly found on sandy and gravelly areas.
Uses:
The boiled leaves are eaten for the treatment of syphilis.
Distribution:
Pakistan, India, Cape Verde Island, Kenya, Tanganyika,
Somali-republic, Mozambique, Rhodesia andAngola.
165