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Smithia conferta

Smithia conferta is a species of herbaceous annual flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. Native occurrence ranges from South-east China and Indochina (with the exception of central Indochina) to India and North Australia.

It is widely used in Indian traditional medical practice; its use ranges from a laxative, a tonic, to a cure for "biliousness", rheumatism, and sterility in women.

Subtaxa

Two varieties are accepted:

  • Smithia conferta var. conferta
  • Smithia conferta var. geminiflora <small>(Roth) T.Cooke</small>

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