Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifacialis
ID:
415737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cowie

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia15: 170 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415069

Common Names

  • Two-faced Tephrosia
  • Two-faced Hoarypea
  • Two-faced Catgut

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Description

Tephrosia bifacialis (also called Bifacial Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It typically grows in dry, open areas, and has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. Its fruits are small and dark brown.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia bifacialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia bifacialis is a white to pinkish-purple color. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia bifacialis is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia bifacialis

Tephrosia bifacialis is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Tephrosia bifacialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia bifacialis?

Tephrosia bifacialis

What type of plant is Tephrosia bifacialis?

Herbaceous annual

What is the growth habit of Tephrosia bifacialis?

Erect

Species in the Tephrosia genus

Tephrosia abbottiae, Tephrosia adunca, Tephrosia angustissima, Tephrosia belizensis, Tephrosia brandegei, Tephrosia cana, Tephrosia chrysophylla, Tephrosia cinerea, Tephrosia clementis, Tephrosia conzattii, Tephrosia cuernavacana, Tephrosia decumbens, Tephrosia diversifolia, Tephrosia egregia, Tephrosia florida, Tephrosia foliolosa, Tephrosia guaranitica, Tephrosia hassleri, Tephrosia hypoleuca, Tephrosia lanata, Tephrosia langlassei, Tephrosia leiocarpa, Tephrosia leucantha, Tephrosia lindheimeri, Tephrosia madrensis, Tephrosia major, Tephrosia marginata, Tephrosia mexicana, Tephrosia multifolia, Tephrosia nicaraguensis, Tephrosia nitens, Tephrosia onobrychoides, Tephrosia pachypoda, Tephrosia palmeri, Tephrosia perriniana, Tephrosia platyphylla, Tephrosia pogonocalyx, Tephrosia potosina, Tephrosia pringlei, Tephrosia quercetorum, Tephrosia rhodantha, Tephrosia rugelii, Tephrosia saxicola, Tephrosia seemannii, Tephrosia simulans, Tephrosia smallii, Tephrosia submontana, Tephrosia tepicana, Tephrosia thurberi, Tephrosia vernicosa,

Species in the Fabaceae family