Derris trifoliata

Derris trifoliata is a plant species in the genus Derris, Family - LeguminosaeIt is known as "Karanjvel" in Marathi - local language of Maharashtra, India. It is a large climber found commonly in coastal swamps of Konkan (India). It is 3-5 meters long. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, 12-20 cm; leaflets 5, ovate, 6-10 com, acuminate, rounded at base.Flowers are 1 cm in size, in axillary racemes 8-15 cm.Pods are 3-4 cm, flat, pale yellow in color. The rotenoid can be found in the stems of D. trifoliata. The larvae of Hasora hurama feed on D. trifoliata.Gallery: *

Derris trifoliata

Derris trifoliata is a plant species in the genus Derris, Family - LeguminosaeIt is known as "Karanjvel" in Marathi - local language of Maharashtra, India. It is a large climber found commonly in coastal swamps of Konkan (India). It is 3-5 meters long. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, 12-20 cm; leaflets 5, ovate, 6-10 com, acuminate, rounded at base.Flowers are 1 cm in size, in axillary racemes 8-15 cm.Pods are 3-4 cm, flat, pale yellow in color. The rotenoid can be found in the stems of D. trifoliata. The larvae of Hasora hurama feed on D. trifoliata.Gallery: *