Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronilloides
ID:
202641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 123 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201970

Common Names

  • Coronilloides Tephrosia
  • Crowned Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia longana Harms [valid]
  • Cracca coronilloides (Welw. ex Baker) Hiern [valid]
  • Tephrosia pallens angolensis Baker f. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia coronilloides (also called Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is an erect, branched, annual herb. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, deciduous forests, scrub, and grassland. It grows up to 1 meter tall.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia coronilloides is used for fuel, fodder, and timber. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia coronilloides is a yellow-cream globular head. The seed is a brown-black, flattened, oblong-elliptic shape. The seedlings are slender, with a few hairs on the stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia coronilloides is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Tephrosia coronilloides should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Tephrosia coronilloides

Tephrosia coronilloides is native to Africa and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Tephrosia coronilloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia coronilloides?

Tephrosia coronilloides

What is the common name of Tephrosia coronilloides?

Crowned Hoary Pea

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia coronilloides?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.