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 (Roth) T.Cooke
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