Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
206061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient.1: 210 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000205390

Common Names

  • Tephrosia
  • Fusca
  • Tephrosia Fusca

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia argentea Wight ex Wall. [invalid]

Description

Tephrosia fusca (also called Brown-tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India, Burma, Thailand, and Malaysia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, evergreen forests, and is often found near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia fusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia fusca has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia fusca is a small to medium-sized shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Tephrosia fusca

Tephrosia fusca is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist deciduous forests and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Tephrosia fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia fusca?

Tephrosia fusca

What are the common names of Tephrosia fusca?

Tephrosia, Indian Bitter Pea

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia fusca?

Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.