Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
184212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur: 80 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183541

Common Names

  • Tephrosia
  • Cat's Claw
  • Goat's Rue

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia smythiae McVaugh [valid]
  • Cracca axillaris M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Cracca crassifolia Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia crassifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Tephrosia crassifolia

Tephrosia crassifolia is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist, open areas, such as pastures, roadsides, and open fields.

Tephrosia crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia crassifolia?

Tephrosia crassifolia

What is the common name of Tephrosia crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia crassifolia?

Dry, sandy soils in prairies 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