Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
203891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pers.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl.2: 329 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203220

Common Names

  • Maxima Tephrosia
  • Maxima Tephrosia Wattle
  • Maxima Tephrosia Acacia

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Synonyms

  • Galega maxima L. [valid]
  • Tephrosia purpurea maxima (L.) Baker [valid]

Description

Tephrosia maxima (also called Maxima Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 5-7 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in open forests and woodlands. It is also found in disturbed sites, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia maxima is used as a green manure, as a cover crop, and as a forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia maxima has small, white flowers that appear in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia maxima is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Tephrosia maxima

Tephrosia maxima is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Tephrosia maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia maxima?

Tephrosia maxima

What is the common name of Tephrosia maxima?

Tephrosia

What is the family of Tephrosia maxima?

Fabaceae

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.