Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
disperma
ID:
202820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
ildis

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
D.Oliver & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Trop. Afr.2: 108 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202149

Common Names

  • Tephrosia disperma
  • Disperma Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Cracca disperma (Welw. ex Baker) Kuntze [illegitimate]

Description

Tephrosia disperma (also called Spreading Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India, and is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands. Its leaves are pinnate, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia disperma 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 disperma 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 disperma 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 disperma

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

Tephrosia disperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia disperma?

Tephrosia disperma

What is the common name of Tephrosia disperma?

Disperma

What is the family of Tephrosia disperma?

Fabaceae

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.