Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
174969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 330 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174298

Common Names

  • Tephrosia domingensis
  • Domingo Tephrosia
  • Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia tenella A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cracca tenella (A.Gray) Rose [unknown]
  • Tephrosia ascendens Macfad. [unknown]
  • Orobus domingensis (Willd.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Galega domingensis Willd. [unknown]
  • Cracca domingensis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cracca rusbyi Rydb. [unknown]
  • Tephrosia leptostachya leptophylla Benth. [unknown]

Description

Tephrosia domingensis (also called Domingo's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia domingensis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia domingensis has yellow, pea-like flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia domingensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Tephrosia domingensis

Tephrosia domingensis is native to the Dominican Republic and can be found in the provinces of La Vega and Santiago.

Tephrosia domingensis FAQ

What is the common name of Tephrosia domingensis?

Domingo Tephrosia

What is the natural range of Tephrosia domingensis?

Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Tephrosia domingensis?

Small to medium-sized perennial herb

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:520528-1: Based on the initial data import