Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

20
Aizoaceae
Zaleya pentandra (L.) Jeffrey.
(Syn: Trianthema pentandra Linn.)
English name:
Local name: Bishkapra, Wahoo, Bishkapra, It-sit, Bishkapra, It-sit, Narwa.
Description:
A prostate, perennial herb, somewhat succulent. Leaves fleshy opposite very
variable in size and shape. Flowers minute, pale pink in small sessile clusters,
axillary; fruit red.
It reproduces through seeds.
Flowering Period:
October to December.
Habitat:
Commonly found on sandy-gravelly usually saline places.
Uses:
It can be used for stomach complaints, snake-bite and as a
fodder for cattle. Seeds are included in sexual tonic
preparation.
Distribution:
Africa, India, Iran, and Pakistan.