Grona heterocarpos
| Grona heterocarpos | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Grona |
| Species: | G. heterocarpos
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| Binomial name | |
| Grona heterocarpos (L.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
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Grona heterocarpos is a species of shrub, also called Asian ticktrefoil,[2] in the flowering plant family Fabaceae and genus Grona.[1] It is native to tropical and subtropical regions across Asia and the West Pacific, as well as Tanzania. The plant is known for its aggressive, creeping growth and can reach heights of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. It produces pink to purplish-red pea-like flowers and is used in traditional medicine.[3][4]
Subdivisions
Three subdivisions are accepted.[1]
- Grona heterocarpos var. gymnocarpa (Schindl.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi – southern India and Sri Lanka
- Grona heterocarpos subsp. heterocarpos Indian subcontinent to Japan, Australia, and the southwest Pacific.
- Grona heterocarpos var. strigosa (Meeuwen) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi Tanzania, Nepal to Southern China and Sumatra, and New Guinea, Australia, and the southwest Pacific
References
- ^ a b c "Grona heterocarpos (L.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Archived from the original on 2025-04-16. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "Asian ticktrefoil (Grona heterocarpos)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "Grona heterocarpos - Asian Tick Trefoil". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ^ "Grona heterocarpos - Useful Tropical Plants". tropical.theferns.info. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
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