Desmodium heterocarpon (Linn)

Et-undupiyali
Synonyms: Desmodium polycarpum DC., Desmodium ovalifolium, Desmodium heterocarpon (L.)
Vernacular Name: Sinhala: Et-undupiyali
Description: Suberect subshrubs usually 5-15 dm tall; stems usually many-branched, appressed pubescent in upper part. Leaves 3-foliolate, leaflets subcoriaceous, usually elliptic, terminal one 2.5-6 cm long, 1.5-2.5 cm wide, upper surface subglabrous, lower surface sericeous with appressed hairs, apex obtuse, petioles 1.5-3.5 cm long. Flowers numerous in racemose inflorescences 5-10 cm long, rachis densely pubescent with appressed, straight, yellowish hairs, pedicels 3-5 mm long; corolla pink to purplish red. Pods narrowly oblong, 4-8-jointed, 1-2.8 cm long, densely hooked pubescent, articles quadrate, 2.5-3 mm long, 2-3 mm wide
Propagation: By Seeds.
Parts Used:Whole plant.
Chemical Constituents:
Uses: Plant : used in fainting and convulsion; Decoction of plant: considered tonic and useful for cough.