Grona heterophylla
Also known as: Desmodium heterophyllum (Willd.) DC. +6 more
- Desmodium heterophyllum (Willd.) DC.
- Desmodium triflorum subsp. majus Wight & Arn.
- Desmodium triflorum var. majus Wight & Arn.
- Hedysarum heterophyllum Willd.
- Hedysarum triflorum subsp. oblongifolium Desv.
- Hedysarum triflorum var. oblongifolium Desv.
- Meibomia heterophylla (Willd.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial or subshrub.
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Grona heterophylla is a scrambling herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Madagascar, Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Philippines, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Hawaii, Marianas, New Caledonia, Queensland, Samoa