Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
165351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
B.Seemann, Bot. Voy. Herald: 107 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164680

Common Names

  • Tephrosia nitens
  • Shiny Tephrosia
  • Shiny-leaf Tephrosia

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Synonyms

  • Tephrosia albida Brandegee [valid]
  • Cracca nitens (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tephrosia nitens lanata Micheli [valid]
  • Orobus argenteus Mill. [valid]

Description

Tephrosia nitens (also called Shining Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has small, white to pinkish flowers and pinnately compound leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia nitens is used as a green manure crop, as a cover crop, and as a forage crop. It has also been used as a soil improver, to control erosion, and to increase soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia nitens is a small, white, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia nitens is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Tephrosia nitens

Tephrosia nitens is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is a common weed in disturbed areas.

Tephrosia nitens FAQ

What are the common names of Tephrosia nitens?

Shiny Tephrosia

What is the growth rate of Tephrosia nitens?

Moderate

What is the soil type of Tephrosia nitens?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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