Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
202913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schum.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202242

Common Names

  • Elegans Tephrosia
  • Elegans Wattle
  • Elegans Thorn

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Description

Tephrosia elegans (also called Elegant Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an erect shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia elegans 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia elegans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Tephrosia elegans

Tephrosia elegans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Tephrosia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia elegans?

Tephrosia elegans

What is the common name of Tephrosia elegans?

Elegant Tephrosia

What type of soil does Tephrosia elegans prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

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