Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligophylla
ID:
188831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 209 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188160

Common Names

  • Tephrosia oligophylla
  • Few-leaved Tephrosia
  • Few-leaved Hoary-pea

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Synonyms

  • Cracca oligophylla (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Tephrosia brachyodon multiflora Domin [unknown]

Description

Tephrosia oligophylla (also called Few-leaved Tephrosia, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby, perennial plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tephrosia oligophylla is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a soil improver. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock, to control erosion, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tephrosia oligophylla is a yellow-green colour, with a small, globular head of flowers. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tephrosia oligophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, collect the seed pods when they are ripe and sow them in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tephrosia oligophylla

Tephrosia oligophylla is found in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia.

Tephrosia oligophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tephrosia oligophylla?

Tephrosia oligophylla

What is the common name of Tephrosia oligophylla?

Few-leaved Tephrosia

Where is Tephrosia oligophylla found?

Tephrosia oligophylla is found in eastern Australia.

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