Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lathyroides
ID:
1055801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guill. & Perr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent.: 193 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055139

Common Names

  • Tephrosia Lathyroides
  • Lathyroid Tephrosia
  • Lathyrus-like Tephrosia

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Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia lathyroides 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 food source for humans, as a fish poison, and as a source of oil and dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia lathyroides can be propagated by seed, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Plants should be spaced at least 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Tephrosia lathyroides

Tephrosia lathyroides 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 Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.