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''Derris trifoliata'' is a plant species in the genus '' Derris'', Family - Leguminosae
It is known as "Karanjvel" in Marathi - local language of Maharashtra, India.
It is a large climber found commonly in coastal swamps of Konkan (India). It is 3-5 meters long.
Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, 12-20 cm; leaflets 5, ovate, 6-10 com, acuminate, rounded at base.
Flowers are 1 cm in size, in axillary racemes 8-15 cm.
Pods are 3-4 cm, flat, pale yellow in color.
The 
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rotenoid
Rotenoids are naturally occurring substances containing a cis-fused tetrahydrochromeno ,4-bhromene nucleus. Many have insecticidal activity, such as the prototypical member of the family, rotenone. Rotenoids are related to the isoflavones.
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6aα,12aα-12a-hydroxyelliptone can be found in the stems of ''D. trifoliata''.
The larvae of '' Hasora hurama'' feed on ''D. trifoliata''.
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Millettieae Plants described in 1790 {{Millettieae-stub