Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
188652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.22(89): 197 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187981

Common Names

  • Twin-leaf Tephrosia
  • Twin-leaf Hoary-pea
  • Twin-leaf Cat's-claw

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Description

Tephrosia flagellaris (also called whip tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and is often found in areas of low fertility. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow or white. It produces pods containing edible seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia flagellaris is a shrub that is used as a food source for native animals, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia flagellaris has yellow flowers with 5 petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings have small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia flagellaris is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-hardwood cuttings.

Where to Find Tephrosia flagellaris

Tephrosia flagellaris is native to Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Tephrosia flagellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia flagellaris?

Tephrosia flagellaris

What is the common name of Tephrosia flagellaris?

Whip Tephrosia

Where does Tephrosia flagellaris grow?

Tephrosia flagellaris is native to Australia and grows in open forest 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