Tephrosia conspicua - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Fitzg.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. Western Australia3: 152 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187912
Common Names
- Tephrosia conspicua
- Showy Hoary Pea
- Showy Tephrosia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tephrosia conspicua (also called 'Showy Tephrosia' and 'Showy Pea', among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, found in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, as well as in riparian and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tephrosia conspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a food source for native wildlife, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tephrosia conspicua has small yellow flowers with five petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a long stem.
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Tephrosia conspicua is a hardy, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tephrosia conspicua
Tephrosia conspicua can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Tephrosia conspicua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tephrosia conspicua?
Tephrosia conspicua
What type of plant is Tephrosia conspicua?
It is a shrub species of the Fabaceae family.
Where is Tephrosia conspicua found?
It is found in Western Australia.
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
References
William Vincent Fitzgerald (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Fitzg.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Tephrosia conspicua W.Fitzg.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.