Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
184882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.28: 214 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184211

Common Names

  • Heterophylla Tephrosia
  • Heterophylla Catgut
  • Heterophylla Wild Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia simplicifolia Franch. [illegitimate]
  • Tephrosia schweinfurthii Deflers [valid]
  • Tephrosia franchetii Hutch. & E.A.Bruce [valid]

Description

Tephrosia heterophylla (also called Variable Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia heterophylla is used as a medicinal plant, for soil conservation, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tephrosia heterophylla are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia heterophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tephrosia heterophylla

Tephrosia heterophylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Tephrosia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia heterophylla?

Tephrosia heterophylla

What is the common name of Tephrosia heterophylla?

Heterophyllous tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia heterophylla?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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