Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mohrii
ID:
182895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) R.K.Godfrey

Source:
ildis

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Brittonia10: 169 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182224

Common Names

  • Tephrosia mohrii
  • Mohrii
  • Mohrii Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Cracca mohrii Rydb. [valid]
  • Tephrosia virginiana mohrii (Rydb.) D.B.Ward [valid]

Description

Tephrosia mohrii (also called Mohr's Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia mohrii is used as a forage crop, as a soil-improving plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tephrosia mohrii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia mohrii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Tephrosia mohrii

Tephrosia mohrii is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Tephrosia mohrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia mohrii?

Tephrosia mohrii

What is the common name of Tephrosia mohrii?

Mohr's Tephrosia

What is the natural habitat of Tephrosia mohrii?

Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests

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

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Robert Kenneth Godfrey (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Godfrey' in the authors string.