Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
188768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 208 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188097

Common Names

  • Tephrosia filipes
  • Slender Tephrosia
  • Slender Hoary-pea

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia filipes filipes [unknown]
  • Cracca filipes (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tephrosia filipes typica Domin [invalid]

Description

Tephrosia filipes (also called Filipes tephrosia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m in height with trifoliate leaves and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tephrosia filipes for. vestita Domin
Tephrosia filipes sub. longifolia Bosman & A.J.P.de Haas
Tephrosia filipes var. latifolia Benth.
Tephrosia filipes sub. filipes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrosia filipes are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia filipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, T. filipes can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Tephrosia filipes

Tephrosia filipes is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Tephrosia filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia filipes?

Tephrosia filipes

What is the common name of Tephrosia filipes?

Slender Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia filipes?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heath in south-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