Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
festina
ID:
202982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brummitt

Source:
ildis

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot., sér. 2, 41: 364 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202311

Common Names

  • Festina Wattle
  • Festina Acacia
  • Festina Acacia Wattle

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Description

Tephrosia festina (also called 'Hasten Tephrosia', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub with a woody base, growing up to 1.5 m high. It is native to Australia, found in a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and dry sclerophyll forests. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, oblong leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia festina is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia festina is a small, yellow flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia festina is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. It is important to keep the soil moist but not wet. Once established, Tephrosia festina is relatively low maintenance and requires minimal pruning.

Where to Find Tephrosia festina

Tephrosia festina can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in the Great Southern and South West regions.

Tephrosia festina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia festina?

Tephrosia festina

What is the common name of Tephrosia festina?

Hastate Tephrosia

What is the native range of Tephrosia festina?

Eastern Australia

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