Pueraria tuberosa
Indian Kudzu, Nepalese Kudzu
Also known as: Desmodium tuberosum (Roxb. ex Willd.) G.Don
- Desmodium tuberosum (Roxb. ex Willd.) G.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Pueraria tuberosa (commonly known as Indian kudzu or Nepalese kudzu) is a climbing herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Nepal, Pakistan, West Himalaya