Voolavales

Voolavales is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. The genus is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with a few species extending to Australia. Voolavales species are typically shrubs or small trees, known for their distinctive, often fragrant flowers. The genus is characterized by its compound leaves with pinnate venation, and its inflorescences that are racemes or panicles. The flowers are usually small, with five petals and ten stamens. Voolavales species are often used in traditional medicine for their various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. The genus is named after the type species, Voolavala indica, which is commonly known as the Indian voolavala or Indian laburnum. The genus includes around 15 species, with some of the most well-known species being Voolavala indica, Voolavala orientalis, and Voolavala paniculata. Voolavales species are valued for their ornamental qualities, as well as their potential in phytoremediation and as a source of natural products for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.