Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gaudium-solis
ID:
188319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
ildis

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot.22(89): 202 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187648

Common Names

  • Tephrosia
  • Gaudium-solis
  • Joy of the Sun

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Description

Tephrosia gaudium-solis (also called Joy of the Sun Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia gaudium-solis is used as a source of timber and firewood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia gaudium-solis has yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia gaudium-solis is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tephrosia gaudium-solis

Tephrosia gaudium-solis is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in countries such as New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Tephrosia gaudium-solis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia gaudium-solis?

Tephrosia gaudium-solis

What is the common name of Tephrosia gaudium-solis?

Joy of the sun tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia gaudium-solis?

Fabaceae

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