Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hildebrandtii
ID:
203234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.29: 222 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000202563

Common Names

  • Hildebrandtii Tephrosia
  • Hildebrandtii Wattle
  • Hildebrandtii Wattle Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia boranensis Chiov. [valid]
  • Tephrosia orientalis Baker f. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia hildebrandtii (also called Hildebrandt's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. Its leaves are bright green and bipinnate, and its flowers are yellow and globular.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia hildebrandtii is used as a fodder for livestock, as a green manure crop, as a soil improver, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia hildebrandtii has yellow flowers, small seeds and thin seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia hildebrandtii is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tephrosia hildebrandtii

Tephrosia hildebrandtii is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the eastern states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Tephrosia hildebrandtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia hildebrandtii?

Tephrosia hildebrandtii

Where is Tephrosia hildebrandtii native to?

Tephrosia hildebrandtii is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the uses of Tephrosia hildebrandtii?

Tephrosia hildebrandtii is used in traditional medicine and as a green manure crop.

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