- Crotalaria burhia
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Crotalaria burhia 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Crotalaria Species: C. burhia Binomial name Crotalaria burhia
Buch.-Ham.Crotalaria burhia (Hindi: saniya सणिया) is a herb found in north-west India, mainly in the Thar desert region.
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Description
Crotalaria burhia is a low undershrub, c. 30–60 centimetres (12–24 in) tall; branches numerous, hoary with dense appressed pubescence. Leaves few, deciduous, simple, 6–25 mm (0.24–0.98 in) long, 3–10 mm (0.12–0.39 in) broad, oblong, obtuse, pubescent on both sides. Inflorescence a 6–12-flowered, elongated raceme. Pedicels very short; bracteoles 2. Calyx 8–9 mm (0.31–0.35 in) long, pubescent, teeth lanceolate. Corolla yellow, slightly exserted. Style slightly bearded at the top. Fruit 8–9 mm (0.31–0.35 in) long, 4 mm (0.16 in) or less wide, hairy, 3–4-seeded.
Uses
It is good soil binder and has got medicinal value.
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References
- L. R. Burdak (1982): Recent advances in desert afforestation, Dehradun, p.66
Categories:- Herbs
- Crotalaria
- Flora of Pakistan
- Faboideae stubs
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