Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichroocarpa
ID:
202810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex A.Rich.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss.1: 185 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202139

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia brunnea Baker [valid]
  • Tephrosia dichrocarpa Steudel ex Hochst. [unknown]
  • Cracca brunnea (Baker) Kuntze [valid]
  • Cracca dichrocarpa (Steud. ex A.Rich.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Tephrosia dichroocarpa (also called the 'Two-coloured Tephrosia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has an upright, open habit and grows up to 5 m in height. The leaves are trifoliate and the flowers are white. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia dichroocarpa is used as a green manure crop, forage crop, and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a natural insecticide.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrosia dichroocarpa are yellow and have a small, yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia dichroocarpa is a small, spreading shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood material and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia dichroocarpa

Tephrosia dichroocarpa is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Tephrosia dichroocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia dichroocarpa?

Tephrosia dichroocarpa

What is the common name of Tephrosia dichroocarpa?

Two-coloured tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia dichroocarpa?

Dry sclerophyll forest and woodland

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.