Status:
valid
Authors:
Predeep & M.P.Nayar
Source:
ildis
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.65: 109 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203826
Common Names
- Dumasia
- Prazeri
- Prazer's Horse-Gram
Description
Dumasia prazeri (also called Prazer's Dumasia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dumasia prazeri is used as a medicinal plant and as a forage crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dumasia prazeri has small, yellow flowers, which are followed by short, thin, brown seed pods. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite pairs of leaflets, which are light green in colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dumasia prazeri is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dumasia prazeri
Dumasia prazeri can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dumasia prazeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dumasia prazeri?
Dumasia prazeri
What is the common name of Dumasia prazeri?
Prazeri Dumasia
Where is Dumasia prazeri native to?
India
Species in the Dumasia genus
Dumasia villosa,
Dumasia truncata,
Dumasia cordifolia,
Dumasia hirsuta,
Dumasia forrestii,
Dumasia yunnanensis,
Dumasia prazeri,
Dumasia henryi,
Dumasia zhangjiajieensis,
Dumasia kurziana,
Species in the Fabaceae family