Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
1055792

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 206 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055130

Common Names

  • Graminifolia Tephrosia
  • Graminifolia Hoary-Pea
  • Graminifolia Tephrosia

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Description

Tephrosia graminifolia (also called Grass-leaved Tephrosia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is native to China and is typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia graminifolia is used as a green manure crop, as a soil conditioner, and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used as a fish poison, and as a source of oil and dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrosia graminifolia are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Tephrosia graminifolia

Tephrosia graminifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

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 Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:520594-1: Based on the initial data import