Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
1062989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tisser.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., sér. 2, 2: 677 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062327

Common Names

  • Tephrosia letestui
  • Letestui Plant
  • Letestui Bush

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Description

Tephrosia letestui (also called Letestu's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Argentina and Uruguay. It has a spreading, open crown and bipinnate leaves. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia letestui is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia letestui is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a brown, flattened, and oval-shaped pod. The seedlings are small and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia letestui is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly. Seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are 15-20 cm tall.

Where to Find Tephrosia letestui

Tephrosia letestui is native to South America and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-4928: Originally associated with wfo-0000202952
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-4928: Originally associated with wfo-0000202952
Charles Tisserant (1886-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tisser.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:520683-1: Based on the initial data import