Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clementii
ID:
188483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skan

Source:
ildis

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.28: t. 2729 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187812

Common Names

  • Clement's Tephrosia
  • Clement's Pea
  • Clement's Wild Sensitive Plant

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Description

Tephrosia clementii (also called Clement's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodland, heath and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia clementii is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia clementii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia clementii is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia clementii

Tephrosia clementii is native to Australia, and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Tephrosia clementii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia clementii?

Tephrosia clementii

What is the common name of Tephrosia clementii?

Clement's tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia clementii?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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