Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
202872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deflers

Source:
ildis

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Voy. Yemen: 130 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202201

Common Names

  • Tephrosia elata
  • Elata Tephrosia
  • Elata Hoarypea

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia elata elata [unknown]

Description

Tephrosia elata (also called the 'Erect 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 elata is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure, and as a soil improver. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia elata sub. elata
Tephrosia elata var. abercornensis Brummitt
Tephrosia elata var. tomentella Brummitt
Tephrosia elata sub. heckmanniana (Harms) Brummitt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrosia elata are yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and brown in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia elata is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn or early spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth in late summer or autumn.

Where to Find Tephrosia elata

Tephrosia elata is found in South Africa.

Tephrosia elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia elata?

Tephrosia elata

What is the common name of Tephrosia elata?

Erect Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia elata?

Dry sclerophyll forests and 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