Tadehagi triquetrum (L.) H.Ohashi

Taxonomic Classification

Tadehagi triquetrum (L.) H.Ohashi is a flowering plant species that belongs to the family Fabaceae and the subfamily Faboideae. This species is currently divided into two subspecies, including the nominate subspecies; however, some authors classify these two taxa as separate full species.

Growth Form

It is a shrub that can reach a maximum height of 3 meters.

Leaf Morphology

Its leaves grow in an alternating arrangement, and have a linear-oblong or ovate shape with a tapering tip.

Flower Characteristics

Its small, pale purplish flowers are arranged in raceme inflorescences.

Fruit Characteristics

It produces hairy legume fruits.

Species Distribution

This species is widespread across all South Asian, East Asian, and Southeast Asian countries.