[2] The flowers have bilateral symmetry and are characterized for purple and white colors, and they have 3 petals.

This plant grows best in dry conditions with clayey loam soils that are alkaline and moderately calcareous.

The plant also uses pollinator such as bees and is frequently grazed by cattle which aids with seed dispersal.

The plant spreads its seed through the small hairs on the seedpods that readily cling to human skin and clothing as well as other animals’ fur and feathers.

One fungal parasite has been recorded on this species from India (Synchytrium desmodiicola), most seedlings come up in July after the first few showers and flowering and fruiting take place from October to February.

The root of the plant can be used for toothache pain in addition to cleaning wounds and ulcers with a decoction.