Kumarana

Kumarana is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. The genus contains a single species, Kumarana pinnata. This species is a climbing shrub that can grow up to 10 meters in length. It has compound leaves that are pinnately compound, with leaflets that are ovate to elliptical in shape. The flowers are white and fragrant, and are borne in axillary racemes. The fruit is a legume, which is dehiscent and contains several seeds.

Kumarana pinnata is used in traditional medicine in some parts of Africa and Asia. It is said to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties. The plant is also used as a source of food, with the young leaves and shoots being consumed as a vegetable. The seeds are sometimes used to make a paste that is applied to the skin to treat wounds and infections.

The genus Kumarana is closely related to the genus Erythrina, which also contains a number of species with medicinal properties. Both genera are members of the subfamily Faboideae, which is characterized by its papilionaceous flowers and its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.